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Allosaurus Dot-to-Dot Printable
Connect the dots to reveal Allosaurus — the most famous dinosaur of the Jurassic period, even before T-Rex existed! It had strong teeth, powerful jaws, and may have lived in groups. This harder worksheet challenges 1st–3rd graders.
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Fun fact: Over 40 Allosaurus fossils were found at a single site in Utah!
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Long before T-Rex ruled the Cretaceous, the Allosaurus was the most remarkable large dinosaur on Earth. Faster, more agile, and possibly smarter than many dinosaurs around it, this Jurassic explorer was the star of its age. With 42 dots and a difficulty rating of hard, this puzzle is a real test of counting skills and concentration — perfect for older children who are ready for a genuine challenge!
1–8 — The Head
Start at dot 1 and connect through to dot 8 to draw the large, deep skull with its distinctive ridges above the eyes. The Allosaurus had bony crests running from its snout to above its eyes — a detail that makes it look genuinely fierce. Children practise following a bold, angular skull shape with several interesting direction changes.
Fun fact!
Allosaurus had a very unusual jaw — scientists think it used a big, powerful bite by driving its head downward with its strong neck muscles, rather than just snapping like most animals. Its serrated teeth were perfect for a carnivore of its size, making it one of the most effective hunters of the Jurassic period.
Allosaurus had a very unusual jaw — scientists think it used a big, powerful bite by driving its head downward with its strong neck muscles, rather than just snapping like most animals. Its serrated teeth were perfect for a carnivore of its size, making it one of the most effective hunters of the Jurassic period.
9–18 — The Neck and Shoulders
Continue from dot 9 to dot 18 to trace the powerful neck and broad shoulders. Allosaurus had a notably muscular neck that gave it an incredibly powerful bite. This section involves confident, sweeping curves — children who rush tend to lose accuracy here, so it is a great section for practising patience.
Fun fact!
Allosaurus was about 28–40 feet long and weighed up to 2 tonnes — much lighter than T-Rex but far more agile. Scientists think this agility, combined with possible group behaviour, allowed it to move alongside animals many times its own size, including the giant sauropods!
Allosaurus was about 28–40 feet long and weighed up to 2 tonnes — much lighter than T-Rex but far more agile. Scientists think this agility, combined with possible group behaviour, allowed it to move alongside animals many times its own size, including the giant sauropods!
19–28 — The Body and Arms
Trace dots 19 through 28 for the muscular body and powerful three-fingered arms. Unlike T-Rex, Allosaurus had arms it could genuinely use — strong and well-suited for an active life in the Jurassic. Children practise a mid-section with plenty of detail, building the kind of sustained attention that a difficulty-3 puzzle demands.
Fun fact!
More than 60 individual Allosaurus specimens have been found at the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry in Utah — by far the largest concentration of Jurassic predator bones ever discovered. Why so many ended up in one place remains one of palaeontology's most debated mysteries.
More than 60 individual Allosaurus specimens have been found at the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry in Utah — by far the largest concentration of Jurassic predator bones ever discovered. Why so many ended up in one place remains one of palaeontology's most debated mysteries.
29–36 — The Powerful Legs
Connect dots 29 to 36 to draw the long, powerful legs. Allosaurus was built for speed as much as strength — its legs were proportionally longer than T-Rex's, making it a faster and more manoeuvrable hunter. Children practise confident, downward strokes that convey the animal's athletic build.
Fun fact!
Allosaurus could likely sprint at around 20–30 miles per hour — faster than most humans can run. Some scientists believe it used ambush tactics, hiding in vegetation before charging at high speed. Fossil trackways showing an Allosaurus stalking a sauropod have been found, giving us a rare glimpse of actual hunting behaviour.
Allosaurus could likely sprint at around 20–30 miles per hour — faster than most humans can run. Some scientists believe it used ambush tactics, hiding in vegetation before charging at high speed. Fossil trackways showing an Allosaurus stalking a sauropod have been found, giving us a rare glimpse of actual hunting behaviour.
37–42 — The Tail
Finish the puzzle by connecting dots 37 through 42 to sweep the long, stiff tail into place. Six dots to close out a challenging puzzle — encourage children to make these final lines as clean and confident as possible. A strong finish is just as satisfying as a strong start.
Fun fact!
Allosaurus lived approximately 155 million years ago — nearly 90 million years before T-Rex. If you put an Allosaurus and a T-Rex side by side in time, the Allosaurus is actually closer in geological age to the Stegosaurus it hunted than to the T-Rex that came after it. Time in deep prehistory is genuinely staggering.
Allosaurus lived approximately 155 million years ago — nearly 90 million years before T-Rex. If you put an Allosaurus and a T-Rex side by side in time, the Allosaurus is actually closer in geological age to the Stegosaurus it hunted than to the T-Rex that came after it. Time in deep prehistory is genuinely staggering.
Superb effort — you tackled a difficulty-3 puzzle and won! Forty-two dots, five sections, and one formidable Jurassic predator. This one is worth putting on the wall.
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