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+ | The '''Dinosaur Wiki''' is a brilliant wiki about dinosaurs that anyone can edit!! (Well, we think it's brilliant). If you are new to the wiki contact Troodon145, as he is head of recruitment and will get you started. You can contact him in the contact a sysop bureaucrat option under the search bar. |
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+ | If you have any queries about the wiki or want to have some power in our dino community, then contact a Founder, (or a bureaucrat if the Founders are too busy, which is very likely). Please use the button underneath the "Search Dinosaur Wiki" box to find the most appropriate Founder for your needs. If you want to become part of this fabulous wiki, create an account today by clicking the "Create Account" box in the top right hand corner of the screen. We all hope that you have a long and enjoyable stay on this wiki, and stack up lots of edits, and to make our wiki One Wiki To Rule Them All! (evil laugh). Happy editing to all! |
| + | ==New Rewards Scheme== |
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| − | ==Click [[Dinosaur Wiki:List of our Ranks|HERE]] to see the list of our our Ranks.== |
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| + | We are going to be giving out medals for you to proudly display on your userpage and talk page when you reach certain edit milestones. |
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| − | + | Check out [[Dinosaur Wiki:EditMedals|the medal list]] to find out when you're due your next medal! |
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| + | ==Article target== |
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| − | ==Click [[Dinosaur Wiki:Rules of the wiki|HERE]] to see the Rules of our Wiki. == |
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| + | The target is 550 articles. |
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| − | ==Click [[Dinosaur Wiki:Wiki aims|HERE]] to see the Aims of our Wiki. == |
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| + | == Notice to immature and mindless vandals == |
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| + | If you are an immature and mindless vandal, please go to the Spam Box (there's a link under Main titled 'For stupid vandals'). Don't vandalise a normal page, you'll just get blocked for ever...and ever...and ever...Oh, you get the idea. NO VANDALISM! |
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+ | ==Notice to users== |
| + | Check out our Featured Articles! They now feature tribute videos to their dinosaur! Sysops and higher ranks, please keep an eye on them to make sure they are not vandalised. |
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| + | == Dino News== |
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| − | * September 28th 2009 - The Dinosaur Wiki formed by [[USer: T-Rex 882|T-Rex 882]]. (Founder, Bureaucrat, Sysop, Rollback). |
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| − | * September 29th 2009 - [[User:Gigantosaurus 001|Gigantosaurus 001]] is given Founder, Bureaucrat, Sysop and Rollback rights. |
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| − | * September 29th 2009 - [[User:Raptor 225|Raptor 225]] is given Founder, Bureaucrat, Sysop and Rollback rights. |
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| − | * September 29th 2009 - [[User:Troodon145|Troodon145]] is given Bureaucrat, Sysop and Rollback rights. |
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| − | * September 29th 2009 - First pages about dinosaurs are created. |
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| − | * September 30th 2009 - [[User:Spinosaurus 245|Spinosaurus 245]] is given Sysop and Rollback rights. |
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| − | * September 30th 2009 - [[USer:Allosaurus 196|Allosaurus 196]] is given Rollback rights. |
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| − | * October 4th 2009 - [[User:Utahraptor 266|Utahraptor 266]] is given Sysop and Rollback rights. |
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| − | * October 4th 2009 - [[User:T-Rex 882|T-Rex 882]] becomes the first user to make 100 edits. |
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| − | * October 7th 2009 - The 20th article, [[Ankylosaurus]], is created. |
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| − | * October 9th 2009 - [[User:T-Rex 882|T-Rex 882]] becomes the first user to reach 200 edits. |
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| − | * October 9th 2009 - The Founders vote in favour of allowing pages about pterosaurs and marine reptiles to be created. |
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| − | * October 12th 2009 - The first pages about pterosaurs are created; [[Pteranodon]] and [[Quetzalcoatlus]]. |
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| − | * October 12th 2009 - The first marine reptile page, [[Liopleurodon]], is created. |
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| − | * October 12th 2009 - [[User:Triceratops 257|Triceratops 257]] is given Rollback rights. |
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| − | * October 12th 2009 - The 30th article, [[Parasaurolophus]], is created. |
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| − | * October 12th 2009 - [[User:T-Rex 882|T-Rex 882]] becomes the first user to hit 250 edits. |
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| + | This section is for any interesting (And, Not, Boring!) news you may have about dinosaurs, for example, new finds or a new interesting fact. Do not put anything on that is boring news beacuse it is, well, boring. If you wish to put some news on this section you must contact [[User talk:ADK46|ADK46]], the legendary bureaucrat in charge of this section. Founders and bureaucrats, that goes for you too! (we mean it!). Also, only the four newest news posts will be shown here on the main page. If you'd like to see past news, click [[Dinosaur Wiki:Dino News Archives|here]] to take a look at the Dino News Archives. |
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| + | *In Australia, scientists have discovered three new species of dinosaur - two titanosaurs, [[Witonotitan]] and [[Diamantinasaurus]], and one theropod, [[Australovenator]]. Australovenator is a raptor, even scarier than [[Velociraptor]]. You can see the dinosaurs below: |
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| − | Welcome to the wiki for all you need to know about dinosaurs, the fascinating ancient beasts which this wiki is about !To create a page, type in its name in the "Search Dinosaur Wiki" box, then click the "Search" button again if it says no such page exists, then click the red link if it has not already been created. This will take you to the editing screen or you can do it the easy way and click the “New Page” button underneath the search box. Before you create a page, you first must ask a founder first. You can find a link under the search bar to the founders. |
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| + | :* September 9th 2010: 130 million years ago, Spain was home to a theropod with feather-like quills on its elbows, and a huchback. The recently discovered [[Concavenator]] would have stood about 8 feet tall, and was 20 feet long.It sported quills on its arms that may be ancient precursors to modern feathers. Even more strange looking is the fin-like hump over its waist. Scientists disagree what it was used for, perhaps it was a display structure, something to regulate body temperature, or even a fatty deposit like that of the modern zebu, or camel. Perhaps the least strange, yet most important part of this find were the skin impressions that were found. It's skin was composed of alligator-like scales, and this might shed light on what dinosaurs in general looked like. |
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| + | ==Wiki News== |
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| + | This section is for news about the wiki. |
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| + | *8th July 2010: '''[[User:ADK46|ADK46]]''' reaches 400 edits. |
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| + | *11th July 2010: The 90th article, '''[[Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis]]''', is created by '''[[User:Chasmosaurus|Chasmosaurus]]'''. (But then an article was deleted, so that's why we only have 89) |
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| + | *13th July 2010: '''[[User:Troodon145|Troodon145]]''' reaches 250 edits and is awarded the Bronze Edit Medal. |
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| + | To create a page, click the “Create a new article" link. You can find it underneath the list of links underneath the "Search this wiki" box. |
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| + | Or, you could just type the title of the article you wish to create below: |
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==How our Wiki came to be== |
==How our Wiki came to be== |
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+ | This wiki was founded by three school friends, T-Rex 882 (Actual creator of the wiki), Gigantosaurus 001 (His idea to make a new wiki) and Raptor 225, with a bit of help from Troodon145, (Decided the subject of dinosaurs) after the creation of a few other wikis which turned out as failures. After the creation of a few pages they decided to recruit a few people and grant them (rather generously) higher ranks in exchange for them to create pages and follow the rules of the wiki (see the link above). Long Live The Dinosaur Wiki, and may it be [[Dinosaur Wiki:Wiki aims|One Dinosaur Wiki To Rule Them All!!]] |
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| + | == Dracorex == |
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| + | Dracorex lived during the Late Cretaceous Period. It lived 65 to 75 million years ago. [https://fossil.fandom.com/wiki/Dracorex Dracorex] lived near forests in North America and Asia. |
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| + | Dracorex was an '''herbivore.''' It ate soft plants, leaves,fruits, seeds, and insects found close to the ground. Dracorex tore apart food with its sharp teeth. |
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| + | Dracorex had a flat skull and horns. It stood 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and was 9 to 12 feet (2.7 to 3.6 meters) long. Dracorex had small, sharp teeth. |
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==Taken usernames== |
==Taken usernames== |
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| − | The following dinosaurs are already in use and cannot be used for usernames. If you create an account with an already taken name of a chosen dinosaur, that account will be permanently blocked, with NO EXCEPTIONS. |
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| + | We would prefer the dino name and 3 numbers, but we really don't care as long as it's not offensive. However, your name must not contain any of these dinosaur names, as they are already in use. |
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| + | T-Rex, Raptor, Gigantosaurus, Troodon |
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| + | If your username contains an already taken dino name, you will be permanently blocked, so be original. |
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| + | == Official Partnership == |
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| + | [[w:c:dinosaurs|Dinopedia]] is a large wiki which has promised to assist us in becoming larger as well, and so we have entered into an official partnership. Feel free to check it out, they’re going to support us in growing larger. |
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| + | (And we control it now, so just check it from time to time, let a Founder know if something's wrong). |
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| + | Legendary Founder (Highest): [[User:T-Rex 882|T-Rex 882]] |
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| + | Legendary Bureaucrat: [[User:ADK46|ADK46]], |
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| − | T-Rex, Gigantosaurus, Raptor, Troodon, Spinosaurus, Allosaurus, Utahraptor, Triceratops, Pteranodon, Dilophosaurus. |
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| − | Remeber, when you create an account, it has to be a name of a dinosaur (none of the ones above) followed by 3 numbers. To create an account, click on the ''Create account'' box in the top right hand corner of the screen. When you have done this, contact one of the Founders using the link under the search bar. |
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| + | Legendary Sysop: [[User:Toothless99|Toothless99]] |
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| + | Sysop: [[User:Station7|Station7]], [[User:Chasmosaurus|Chasmosaurus]], |
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| − | Legend Founder (Highest): Nobody yet! |
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| + | Rollback: [[User:NicoDino|NicoDino]]. |
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| − | Founder (Highest unless there is a Legend Founder): T-Rex 882, Gigantosaurus 001, Raptor 225. |
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| + | Rollback posts still available. [[Dinosaur Wiki:Contact a Founder|Contact a Founder]] if you are interested in a rollback post. |
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| − | Legend Bureaucrat: Nobody yet! |
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| + | '''WARNING''': IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE RULES, YOUR POWERS WILL BE REMOVED, AND YOU WILL BE BLOCKED! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! |
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| − | Legend Sysop: Nobody yet! |
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| + | '''''FINAL WARNING''''': IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN HINT FROM THE WARNING ABOVE, LET ME EXPLAIN. WE CAN BLOCK YOU IN UNDER 30 SECONDS FOR THE SMALLEST OF REASONS IF WE ARE IN A BAD MOOD. SO DON'T STEP OUT OF LINE, OR ELSE!!!! |
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| − | Sysop: Spinosaurus 245, Utahraptor 266 |
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| + | === ''Absolute Final Warning'': WE MEAN IT!!=== |
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| − | Rollback: Triceratops 257, Pteranodon 666, Dilophosaurus 999. |
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| + | [[Category:Dinosaur Wiki Main Page]] |
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| + | [[Category:Help desk]] |
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| + | [[Category:Help]] |
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Revision as of 18:46, 25 January 2021
Welcome to The Dinosaur Wiki!
Roar! The Dino Wiki is here!
The Dinosaur Wiki is a brilliant wiki about dinosaurs that anyone can edit!! (Well, we think it's brilliant). If you are new to the wiki contact Troodon145, as he is head of recruitment and will get you started. You can contact him in the contact a sysop bureaucrat option under the search bar.
If you have any queries about the wiki or want to have some power in our dino community, then contact a Founder, (or a bureaucrat if the Founders are too busy, which is very likely). Please use the button underneath the "Search Dinosaur Wiki" box to find the most appropriate Founder for your needs. If you want to become part of this fabulous wiki, create an account today by clicking the "Create Account" box in the top right hand corner of the screen. We all hope that you have a long and enjoyable stay on this wiki, and stack up lots of edits, and to make our wiki One Wiki To Rule Them All! (evil laugh). Happy editing to all!
New Rewards Scheme
We are going to be giving out medals for you to proudly display on your userpage and talk page when you reach certain edit milestones.
Check out the medal list to find out when you're due your next medal!
Article target
The target is 550 articles.
Notice to immature and mindless vandals
If you are an immature and mindless vandal, please go to the Spam Box (there's a link under Main titled 'For stupid vandals'). Don't vandalise a normal page, you'll just get blocked for ever...and ever...and ever...Oh, you get the idea. NO VANDALISM!
Notice to users
Check out our Featured Articles! They now feature tribute videos to their dinosaur! Sysops and higher ranks, please keep an eye on them to make sure they are not vandalised.
Dino News
This section is for any interesting (And, Not, Boring!) news you may have about dinosaurs, for example, new finds or a new interesting fact. Do not put anything on that is boring news beacuse it is, well, boring. If you wish to put some news on this section you must contact ADK46, the legendary bureaucrat in charge of this section. Founders and bureaucrats, that goes for you too! (we mean it!). Also, only the four newest news posts will be shown here on the main page. If you'd like to see past news, click here to take a look at the Dino News Archives.
- In Australia, scientists have discovered three new species of dinosaur - two titanosaurs, Witonotitan and Diamantinasaurus, and one theropod, Australovenator. Australovenator is a raptor, even scarier than Velociraptor. You can see the dinosaurs below:
- September 9th 2010: 130 million years ago, Spain was home to a theropod with feather-like quills on its elbows, and a huchback. The recently discovered Concavenator would have stood about 8 feet tall, and was 20 feet long.It sported quills on its arms that may be ancient precursors to modern feathers. Even more strange looking is the fin-like hump over its waist. Scientists disagree what it was used for, perhaps it was a display structure, something to regulate body temperature, or even a fatty deposit like that of the modern zebu, or camel. Perhaps the least strange, yet most important part of this find were the skin impressions that were found. It's skin was composed of alligator-like scales, and this might shed light on what dinosaurs in general looked like.
Wiki News
This section is for news about the wiki.
- 8th July 2010: ADK46 reaches 400 edits.
- 11th July 2010: The 90th article, Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, is created by Chasmosaurus. (But then an article was deleted, so that's why we only have 89)
- 13th July 2010: Troodon145 reaches 250 edits and is awarded the Bronze Edit Medal.
Creating Pages
To create a page, click the “Create a new article" link. You can find it underneath the list of links underneath the "Search this wiki" box.
Or, you could just type the title of the article you wish to create below:
<createbox></createbox>
How our Wiki came to be
This wiki was founded by three school friends, T-Rex 882 (Actual creator of the wiki), Gigantosaurus 001 (His idea to make a new wiki) and Raptor 225, with a bit of help from Troodon145, (Decided the subject of dinosaurs) after the creation of a few other wikis which turned out as failures. After the creation of a few pages they decided to recruit a few people and grant them (rather generously) higher ranks in exchange for them to create pages and follow the rules of the wiki (see the link above). Long Live The Dinosaur Wiki, and may it be One Dinosaur Wiki To Rule Them All!!
Dracorex
Dracorex lived during the Late Cretaceous Period. It lived 65 to 75 million years ago. Dracorex lived near forests in North America and Asia.
Dracorex was an herbivore. It ate soft plants, leaves,fruits, seeds, and insects found close to the ground. Dracorex tore apart food with its sharp teeth.
Dracorex had a flat skull and horns. It stood 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and was 9 to 12 feet (2.7 to 3.6 meters) long. Dracorex had small, sharp teeth.
Taken usernames
We would prefer the dino name and 3 numbers, but we really don't care as long as it's not offensive. However, your name must not contain any of these dinosaur names, as they are already in use.
T-Rex, Raptor, Gigantosaurus, Troodon
If your username contains an already taken dino name, you will be permanently blocked, so be original.
Official Partnership
Dinopedia is a large wiki which has promised to assist us in becoming larger as well, and so we have entered into an official partnership. Feel free to check it out, they’re going to support us in growing larger.
(And we control it now, so just check it from time to time, let a Founder know if something's wrong).
Users with powers
The following users have special powers on this wiki. The higher users have all the powers of the lower users, plus their own powers:
Legendary Founder (Highest): T-Rex 882
Founder: Gigantosaurus 001, Raptor 225.
Legendary Bureaucrat: ADK46,
Bureaucrat: Troodon145.
Legendary Sysop: Toothless99
Sysop: Station7, Chasmosaurus,
Rollback: NicoDino.
Rollback posts still available. Contact a Founder if you are interested in a rollback post.
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE RULES, YOUR POWERS WILL BE REMOVED, AND YOU WILL BE BLOCKED! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
FINAL WARNING: IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN HINT FROM THE WARNING ABOVE, LET ME EXPLAIN. WE CAN BLOCK YOU IN UNDER 30 SECONDS FOR THE SMALLEST OF REASONS IF WE ARE IN A BAD MOOD. SO DON'T STEP OUT OF LINE, OR ELSE!!!!