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{{about|dinosaurs in general|the group of characters from the [[WarioWare (series)|WarioWare]] series|[[the Dinosaurs]]|the [[microgame]] in [[Game & Wario]]|[[Dinosaur (microgame)]]}}
|image=[[File:Dinofq7.png|200px]]<br>The [[T-Rex (character)|T-Rex]] threatening to eat [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]] and [[Luigi]].
{{species infobox
|related=[[Birdo (species)|Birdo]]<br>[[Dragon]]<br>[[Rex]]<br>[[Reznor]]<br>[[Dino Rhino]]<br>[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]
|image=[[File:Yoshi no Tamago Shogakukan P5.jpg|300px]]<br>Illustration of [[Dinosaur Land]] from the ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' Shogakukan guide book, featuring various dinosaur characters and [[Koopa (species)|turtle]]s.
|notable=[[Yoshi]]<br>[[Tricky the Triceratops]]<br>[[Birdo]]<br>[[Lizardon]]<br>[[Dino Piranha]]
|first_appearance=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' ([[List of games by date#1987|1987]]) (overall)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]]) ([[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]])
|first_appearance=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' ([[List of games by date#1987|1987]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Minecraft|Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2017|2017]])
|comparable=[[Birdo]]<br>[[Blargg]]<br>[[Dino Piranha]]<br>[[Dino Rhino]]<br>[[Dinohattanite]]<br>[[Eerie]]<br>[[Evil dinosaur]]<br>[[Nossie]]<br>[[Pupdozer]]<br>[[Rex]]<br>[[Reznor]]<br>[[Skelesaurus]]<br>[[Slimosaur]]<br>[[T-Rex]]<br>[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]
|notable=[[Yoshi]]<br>[[Birdo]]<br>[[Dorrie]]<br>[[Lizardon]]<br>[[Tricky]]<br>[[Plessie]]
|collapsed=true
}}
}}
'''Dinosaurs''' are one of the many types of creatures that have appeared in [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'']] games. A few different dinosaur species exist in Mario's world, such as [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], [[Birdo (species)|Birdos]], and [[Rex]]es.
Prehistoric nonavian '''{{wp|dinosaur}}s''' have appeared in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. A few different dinosaur species exist in Mario's world, such as [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s, [[Birdo]]s, and [[Rex]]es.
==History==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario World''====
''[[Super Mario World]]'' takes place in [[Dinosaur Land]], and is filled with many dinosaur-like creatures, such as [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s, [[Rex]]es, [[Reznor]]s, [[Blargg]]s, and [[Dino Rhino|Dino-Rhino]]s.


=="Dino World"==
====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
[[File:SMO T-Rex Chase.jpg|thumb|A T-Rex chasing Mario in ''Super Mario Odyssey'']]
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', [[T-Rex]]es appear sporadically, most notably in the [[Cascade Kingdom]]. The kingdom additionally features many dinosaur skeletons, most notably an enormous ''{{wp|Triceratops}}''.
 
===''Super Mario World'' television series===
In the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' television series, dinosaurs appear throughout. Aside from the ones in the game it is based on, several others appear, notably the [[evil dinosaur]].
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===''Super Mario Bros.'' film===
[[File:LizardRat.png|thumb|Dinosaurs as they are depicted in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]
[[File:SMB Movie Beginning.png|thumb|left|A ''Triceratops'' and ''Apatosaurus'' in the animated intro]]
In the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' live-action film, an alternate, unnamed version of [[Earth]] is revealed to exist. This parallel Earth was brought into creation when the meteorite struck the true Earth 65 million years ago, causing spatial and dimensional disturbances, resulting in the creation of the alternate Earth. Some dinosaurs were then flung into this parallel world, while their kin went extinct on Earth.
In the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' live-action film, an alternate, unnamed version of [[Earth]] is revealed to exist. This parallel Earth was brought into creation when the meteorite struck the true Earth 65 million years ago, causing spatial and dimensional disturbances, resulting in the creation of the alternate Earth. Some dinosaurs were then flung into this parallel world, while their kin went extinct on Earth.


On this Earth, various types of dinosaurs evolved into [[human]]oid creatures, though some, such as [[Yoshi (film character)|Yoshi]], seemed to have retained their reptilian forms. Aside from one rundown city, [[Dinohattan]], this Earth is a desert wasteland, lacking various resources.
On this Earth, various types of dinosaurs evolved into humanoid [[Dinohattanite|creatures]], though some, such as [[Yoshi (film character)|Yoshi]], seemed to have retained their reptilian forms. Aside from one rundown city, [[Dinohattan]], this Earth is a desert wasteland, lacking various resources.
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===''Mario's Time Machine''===
In the [[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES version of ''Mario's Time Machine'']], a [[Dinosaur Egg]] is stolen from the [[Cretaceous Period]] by [[Bowser]]. When Mario travels back in time to return it, several sauropod dinosaurs can be seen in the background. Additionally, in other versions of the game, the good endings feature Bowser travelling back in time to the Cretaceous Period and getting flattened by a dinosaur's foot.
 
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
[[File:Ancient Lake.png|thumb|A dinosaur in ''Diddy Kong Racing'']]
In ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', green sauropod dinosaurs appear as obstacles in tracks of [[Dino Domain]], where they walk around a small area. Additionally, a yellow T-Rex appears exclusively in the intro, racing against [[Bumper (character)|Bumper]]. [[Tricky]] is also seen with two younger ''{{wp|Triceratops}}'' in the ending: a pink one and a yellow one.


==Notable dinosaurs==
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
[[File:Dinos.jpg|thumb|Various dinosaur species from the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic ''[[Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit]]''.]]
In ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]'', six dinosaurs inhabit Dinosaur Land, where the player is able to take pictures of them. These dinosaurs include: a ''{{wp|Brachiosaurus}}'', a ''{{wp|Velociraptor}}'', a ''{{wp|Stegosaurus}}'', a [[T-Rex]], a ''{{wp|Triceratops}}'', and a ''{{wp|Gallimimus}}''.
'''A'''
 
*[[Albino Dino]]
===''Mario Kart'' series===
'''B'''
====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' / ''Mario Kart 7'' / ''Mario Kart Tour''====
*[[Baby Yoshi]]
{{main|Noshi}}
*[[Balloon Baby Yoshi]]
In ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', {{wp|Sauropoda|sauropod}}s called [[Noshi|Nossie]]s appear in [[Dino Dino Jungle]]. They reappear in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', with their name now romanized as "Noshis".
*[[Big Bertha (film character)]] (humanoid)
 
*[[Birdo]]
====''Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit''====
*[[Birdo (species)]]
In ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'', a gate customization called "Dino Roar" added in [[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit#Ver. 1.1.0|version 1.1.0]] resembles the skeleton of a dinosaur. It lets out a large roar and will slow down any [[kart]] that is in its path.
*[[Blablanadon]]
 
*[[Blargg]]
===''Yoshi's Crafted World''===
*[[Bonehead Jed]]
In ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', there are four yellow ''Tyrannosaurus'' [[List of crafts in Yoshi's Crafted World|crafts]] made of origami paper found on the flip side of [[Poochy's Magma Run]].
*[[Boshi]]
 
*[[Bubble Baby Yoshi]]
===''Game & Wario''===
'''C'''
A dinosaur is seen chasing a car or one or two athletes with the intent of eating them, in the [[Dinosaur (microgame)|Dinosaur]] microgame that forms part of [[Gamer]] and as a souvenir in the [[Cluck-A-Pop]] collection.
*[[Charvaargh]]
 
*[[Chickadactyl]]
==Gallery==
*[[Clubosaur]]
<gallery>
*[[Cowazaurus]]
Rhinot at all.png|''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' television series ([[King Scoopa Koopa]])
*[[Cractyl]]
T-Rex.png|''Super Mario World'' television series ([[Mama Luigi]])
'''D'''
Dinos.jpg|''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' ([[Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit]])
*[[Daisy's mother]] (humanoid)
MTM SNES Good Ending.png|''[[Mario's Time Machine (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario's Time Machine]]'' (SNES)
*[[Dark Jawbus]]
Cretaceous Period MTMNES.png|''Mario's Time Machine'' (NES)
*[[Dino Piranha]] (also half Piranha Plant)
DKR Dinosaur model.png|The green sauropod dinosaur from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''
*[[Dino Rhino]]
T-Rex (DDR).png|The yellow T-Rex from ''Diddy Kong Racing''
*[[Dino Riders]]
Tricky_DKR_ending.png|[[Tricky]], [[Pipsy]], and two other ''Triceratops'' in ''Diddy Kong Racing''
*[[Dino-Torch]]
Ancient Lake DKRDS shot 2.png|''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''
*[[DinoMighty]]
File:G&W-Chase.png|''[[Game & Wario]]''
*[[Don Bongo]]
File:SMO Cascade Brochure A.png|''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''
'''E'''
MKLHC Fossil Fields Course Icon.jpg|''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''
*[[Eerie]]
</gallery>
'''F'''
 
*[[Fearsome 5]]
==Names in other languages==
*[[Firehead Ned]]
{{foreign names
*[[Fiery Dino Piranha]] (also half Piranha Plant)
|Jpn={{ruby|恐竜|きょうりゅう}}
'''G'''
|JpnC=<ref>{{cite|date=1991|title=スーパーマリオワールド (''Sūpā Mario Wārudo'') instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja}}</ref>
*[[Gawbus]]
|JpnR=Kyōryū
*[[Glowing Baby Yoshi]]
|JpnM=Dinosaur
*[[Goomba (film)]]
}}
*[[Greenfist]]
'''H'''
*[[Hot Lips]]
'''I'''
*[[Iggy (film character)]] (humanoid)
'''J'''
*[[Jawbus]]
'''K'''
*[[King (film character)]] (humanoid)
'''L'''
*[[Lena]] (humanoid)
*[[Baby Yoshi#Tetris Attack|Little Yoshi]]
*[[Lizardon]]
'''M'''
*[[Madzilla]]
*[[Madzilla's Mom]]
*[[Magmaargh]]
*[[Mousersaurus Rex]]
*[[Mugly]]
'''P'''
*[[Peewee Piranha]] (also half Piranha Plant)
*[[President Koopa]] (humanoid)
*[[Princess Daisy (film character)]] (humanoid)
'''R'''
*[[Rawbus]]
*[[Rex]]
*[[Reznor]]
'''S'''
*[[Sad Rex]]
*[[Sandmaargh]]
*[[Shroob Rex]]
*[[Skellirex]]
*[[Skullyrex]]
*[[Spike (film character)]] (humanoid)
'''T'''
*[[T-Rex]]
*[[T-Rex (character)]]
*[[Thesaurus]]
*[[Thugly]]
*[[Thunder Birdo]]
*[[Tie-rack-asaurus Necks]]
*[[Toad (film character)]] (humanoid)
*[[Tricky the Triceratops]]
*[[Triceratops]]
*[[Tyrannosaurus Twins]]
'''V'''
*[[Village Leader]]
'''W'''
*[[Wild Dino Rhino]]
'''Y'''
*[[Yoob]]
*[[Yoshi]]
*[[Yoshi (film character)]]
*[[Yoshi (kid)]]
*[[Yoshi (species)]]


[[Category:Species]]
==References==
[[Category:Dinosaurs]]
<references/>
[[Category:Real World Animals]]
{{DKR}}
[[Category:Dinosaurs|*]]
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing]]

Latest revision as of 16:39, April 8, 2025

This article is about dinosaurs in general. For the group of characters from the WarioWare series, see the Dinosaurs. For the microgame in Game & Wario, see Dinosaur (microgame).
Dinosaur
「任天堂公式ガイドブック　ヨッシーのたまご」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Egg), page 5. Source: Internet Archive
Illustration of Dinosaur Land from the Yoshi Shogakukan guide book, featuring various dinosaur characters and turtles.
First appearance Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic (1987) (overall)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988) (Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Comparable
Notable members

Prehistoric nonavian dinosaurs have appeared in the Super Mario franchise. A few different dinosaur species exist in Mario's world, such as Yoshis, Birdos, and Rexes.

History

Super Mario series

Super Mario World

Super Mario World takes place in Dinosaur Land, and is filled with many dinosaur-like creatures, such as Yoshis, Rexes, Reznors, Blarggs, and Dino-Rhinos.

Super Mario Odyssey

A T-Rex chasing Mario in Fossil Falls of Super Mario Odyssey.
A T-Rex chasing Mario in Super Mario Odyssey

In Super Mario Odyssey, T-Rexes appear sporadically, most notably in the Cascade Kingdom. The kingdom additionally features many dinosaur skeletons, most notably an enormous Triceratops.

Super Mario World television series

In the Super Mario World television series, dinosaurs appear throughout. Aside from the ones in the game it is based on, several others appear, notably the evil dinosaur.

Super Mario Bros. film

Dinohattan pests
Dinosaurs as they are depicted in the Super Mario Bros. film
Apatosaurus: You know, it just don't get no better than this.Triceratops: Yeah!Mike Nelson: Also true of the script, I'm afraid.
A Triceratops and Apatosaurus in the animated intro

In the Super Mario Bros. live-action film, an alternate, unnamed version of Earth is revealed to exist. This parallel Earth was brought into creation when the meteorite struck the true Earth 65 million years ago, causing spatial and dimensional disturbances, resulting in the creation of the alternate Earth. Some dinosaurs were then flung into this parallel world, while their kin went extinct on Earth.

On this Earth, various types of dinosaurs evolved into humanoid creatures, though some, such as Yoshi, seemed to have retained their reptilian forms. Aside from one rundown city, Dinohattan, this Earth is a desert wasteland, lacking various resources.

Mario's Time Machine

In the NES version of Mario's Time Machine, a Dinosaur Egg is stolen from the Cretaceous Period by Bowser. When Mario travels back in time to return it, several sauropod dinosaurs can be seen in the background. Additionally, in other versions of the game, the good endings feature Bowser travelling back in time to the Cretaceous Period and getting flattened by a dinosaur's foot.

Diddy Kong Racing

Ancient Lake
A dinosaur in Diddy Kong Racing

In Diddy Kong Racing, green sauropod dinosaurs appear as obstacles in tracks of Dino Domain, where they walk around a small area. Additionally, a yellow T-Rex appears exclusively in the intro, racing against Bumper. Tricky is also seen with two younger Triceratops in the ending: a pink one and a yellow one.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio

In Mario Artist: Paint Studio, six dinosaurs inhabit Dinosaur Land, where the player is able to take pictures of them. These dinosaurs include: a Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor, a Stegosaurus, a T-Rex, a Triceratops, and a Gallimimus.

Mario Kart series

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! / Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour

Main article: Noshi

In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, sauropods called Nossies appear in Dino Dino Jungle. They reappear in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Tour, with their name now romanized as "Noshis".

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, a gate customization called "Dino Roar" added in version 1.1.0 resembles the skeleton of a dinosaur. It lets out a large roar and will slow down any kart that is in its path.

Yoshi's Crafted World

In Yoshi's Crafted World, there are four yellow Tyrannosaurus crafts made of origami paper found on the flip side of Poochy's Magma Run.

Game & Wario

A dinosaur is seen chasing a car or one or two athletes with the intent of eating them, in the Dinosaur microgame that forms part of Gamer and as a souvenir in the Cluck-A-Pop collection.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 恐竜きょうりゅう[1]
Kyōryū 		Dinosaur

References

  1. ^ 1991. スーパーマリオワールド (Sūpā Mario Wārudo) instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese).
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Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Krunch • Drumstick • Bumper • Tiptup • T.T. • Pipsy • Timber • Banjoa • Conkera • Tiny Kongb • Dixie Kongb • Tajb • Wizpigb
Supporting characters Taj • Squawksb
Vehicles Car • Plane • Hovercraft
Bosses Tricky • Bluey • Bubbler • Smokey • Wizpig
Worlds Dino Domain • Snowflake Mountain • Sherbet Island • Dragon Forest • Future Fun Land • DK Islandb
Tracks Ancient Lake • Fossil Canyon • Jungle Falls • Hot Top Volcano • Everfrost Peak • Walrus Cove • Snowball Valley • Frosty Village • Whale Bay • Crescent Island • Pirate Lagoon • Treasure Caves • Windmill Plains • Greenwood Village • Boulder Canyon • Haunted Woods • Spacedust Alley • Darkmoon Caverns • Spaceport Alpha • Star City • Thunder Coveb • Meandering Mountb • Splashdown Passb • Strangled Shrineb
Boss tracks Tricky Challenge • Bluey Challenge • Bubbler Challenge • Smokey Challenge • Wizpig's First Strike • Wizpig Strikes Back
Challenge levels Fire Mountain • Icicle Pyramid • Darkwater Beach • Smokey Castle
Items & objects Bananaa • Coinb • Discovery Cardb • Golden Balloon • Power-Up Tokenb • Silver Coin • Taj Tokenb • Tree • T.T. amulet • Weapon Balloon • Wish Key • Wizpig amulet • Zipper
Other Ask Dan • Ask Uncle Tusk • Cold Crossword Challenge • Gallery (N64 · DS) • Glitches • Multimedia • Quotes • Timber's Balloon Pop • Trophy Race • Wish Race
a Exclusive to Diddy Kong Racing
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