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PREHISTORIC ANIMALS

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Spin the wheel to randomly choose from these options: Woolly mommoth, Aurochs, Cave lion, Megaloceros, Jaekelopterus, Pentecopterus, Alkenopterus, Eocarcinosoma, Materpiscis, Dunkleosteus, Stethacanthus, Eusthenopteron, Tiktaalik, Icthyostega, Ossinodus, Hylonomus, Prionosuchus, Dimetrodon, Gorgonopsia, Lystrosaurus, Herrerasaurus, Eoraptor, Plateosaurus, Postosuchus, Desmatosuchus, Lisowicia, Shastasaurus, Henodus, Tanystropheus, Euprkeria, Dilophosaurus, Scelidosaurus, Kulindadromeus, Tianyulong, Leedsichthys, Guanlong, Elasmosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Icthyosaurus, Dakosaurus, Cicosaurus, Ammonite, Diplodocus, Ceratosaurus, Pteranadon, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Microraptor, Iguanodon, Amargasaurus, Sarcosuchus, Borealopelta, Carcharodontosaurus, Spinosaurus, Argentinosaurus, Hesperornis, Protoceratops, Carnotaurus, Parasaurolophus, Citipati, Edmontosaurus, Majungasaurus, Therizinosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Dakotaraptor, Mosasaurus, Tylosaurus, Liopluerodon, Prognathodon, Clidastes, Ankylosaurus, Euplocephalus, Quetzalcoatlus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Yutyrannus, Nanotyrannus, Zhuchengtyrannus, Daspleotasaurus, Albertosaurus, Lythronax, Alectrosaurus, Titanoboa, Basilosaurus, Phorusrhacos, Otodus, Livyatan, Coelodonta, Smilodon, Acrocanthosaurus, Kelmayisaurus, Eocharphia, Ceolophisis, Cryolophosaurus, Giganotasaurus, Velociraptor, Deinocheirus, Tarbosaurus, Magyarosaurus, Aegyptosaurus, Camarasaurus, Girafititan, Leallyanosaurus, Tethyshadros, Lembeosaurus, Corythosaurus, Concavenator, Zuniceratops, Pachyrhinosaurus, Pentaceratops, Segnosaurus, Nothronycus, Psittacosaurus, Pinacosaurus, Soreaopelta, Styracosaurus, Dimorphodon, Rhamphoryncus, Dsungipterus, Hatzegopteryx, Saurolophus, Suchomimus, Baryonyx, Austroraptor, Tsintaosaurus, Shunosaurus, Mawsonia, Cretoxyrhina, Saurophognax, Sarcosaurus, Mei long, Yi qi, Micropachycephalosaurus, Dracorex, Pachycephalosaurus, Oculudentavis, Andrewsarchus, Creodonta, Doedicurus, Titanomyrma, Gastornis, Chalicotherium, Purussaurus, Deinotherium, Mammuthus primigenius, Titanis, Miacis, Megalodon, Camelops, Glyptodon, Synthetoceras, Kelenken, Moropus, Megalania, Labyrinthodontia, Aphelosaurus, Eryops, Alierasaurus, Aerosaurus, Diplocaulus, Trilobite, Lystrosaurus, Scutosaurus, Diictodon, Dicynodont, Pelycosaur, Moschops, Anteosaurus, Orthacanthus, Lepospondyli, Irritator, Suskityrannus, Meganeura, Meganisoptera, Palaeodictyoptera, Manipulator modificaputis, Hondelagia, Fibla carpenteri, Elephant bird, Thylacine, Diprotodon, Tullimonstrum, Arganodus, Chinlea, Semionotus, Xenacanthus, Xiphactinus, Coelacanth, Deinosuchus, Kaprosuchus, Isisfordia, Crocodiles porosus, Terrestrisuchus, Pakasuchus, Champsosaurus, Anatosuchus, Quinkana, Mapusaurus, Stomatosuchus, Neptunidraco, Simosuchus, Armadillosuchus, Notosuchus, Ouranosaurus, Nigerosaurus, Edmontosaurus, Mirigaia, Tuojangosaurus, Sinoceratops, Kentrosaurus, Lingwulong, Archelon, Concavenator, Alamosaurus, Chileasaurus!

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What is PREHISTORIC ANIMALS?

PREHISTORIC ANIMALS is more than just a spinning wheel—it’s a time machine you can click on your phone or laptop. Imagine tossing a virtual dice and landing on a 30-foot-long sea monster from the Cretaceous, or a woolly mammoth trudging through an ice age tundra. This wheel pulls from over 150 incredible creatures that once roamed Earth—some with horns, some with feathers, some that could crush a car with a single bite. It’s not just a list. It’s a parade of giants, weirdos, and evolutionary wonders that vanished long before humans learned to make fire. Spin it, and you’re not just picking a name—you’re stepping into a lost world.

What can the wheel of fortune be used for?

You can use this wheel for all sorts of fun—and surprisingly useful—things:
• Classroom icebreakers – Surprise your students with a random prehistoric beast each morning.
• Game nights – Turn trivia into a wild showdown: “Who can name three facts about the creature the wheel lands on?”
• Creative inspiration – Writers, artists, and game designers? Spin it for instant character or world-building ideas.
• Decision-making – Can’t pick which dinosaur to draw? Let the wheel decide. Need to choose a book title? “The Tale of the Spinosaurus” sounds pretty epic.
• Family fun – Kids love dinosaurs. Let them spin while you sip coffee and pretend you’re not just as excited as they are.

How random are the results?

We get it—you’ve seen “random” wheels that seem to always land on the same few options. Not this one. Our wheel uses a true random number generator, so every spin is completely independent. No hidden patterns. No favorites. Whether you spin it once or a hundred times, the chance of hitting Tyrannosaurus is just as real as hitting Livyatan or Meganeura. We’ve tested it. We’ve spun it late at night while eating cereal. It’s legit random. You’ll get surprises. And that’s the point.

How to customize your spinning wheel?

Customizing your PREHISTORIC ANIMALS wheel is easier than teaching a toddler to say “T-Rex.” Here’s how:

  1. Go to the editor and click “Edit List.”
  2. Delete any creature you’re not into (looking at you, Fibla carpenteri—we don’t even know what that is).
  3. Add your own favorites—maybe your kid’s obsession (Stegosaurus? Pteranodon?) or a creature you just read about.
  4. Change the colors to match your vibe—jungle green? Ice age blue? Dino-bone beige?
  5. Hit “Save,” and boom—you’ve got a wheel that feels like yours.
    You can even name it “Dino Derby” or “Jurassic Jeopardy.” Make it personal. Make it fun.

What are the benefits of using a random picker?

Random pickers aren’t just gimmicks—they’re quiet little heroes in daily life.
• They break decision fatigue—no more arguing over who picks the movie.
• They spark curiosity—you’ll find yourself Googling Jaekelopterus after it lands.
• They make learning feel like play—especially for kids who zone out during textbooks.
• They add surprise and joy to routines. Who knew picking a 200-million-year-old fish could make your afternoon better?
• They’re inclusive—no one gets left out. The wheel doesn’t care if you’re 7 or 70. It just spins.

Can I use this wheel for educational purposes?

Absolutely. Teachers, homeschoolers, and curious minds—this wheel is your secret weapon.
• Use it to start a lesson: “Today’s mystery creature is Tiktaalik. What do you think this tells us about evolution?”
• Turn it into a quiz challenge: Spin, then race to name its era, diet, or unique feature.
• Create dino bingo cards with 25 creatures from the wheel.
• Pair it with art projects—draw your spun creature, then write a short story from its perspective.
We’ve seen classrooms where kids beg to spin the wheel before lunch. That’s not just learning. That’s magic.

Is the spinning wheel mobile-friendly?

Yes—and we mean really mobile-friendly. Whether you’re on a phone in the backseat of a car, a tablet at the park, or a Chromebook during a rainy afternoon, it works flawlessly. The wheel scales beautifully, the buttons are big enough for tiny fingers, and it spins smoothly even on older devices. No downloads. No apps. Just open your browser, spin, and go. We’ve tested it on everything from a 10-year-old iPad to a budget Android—no glitches, no lag. Your prehistoric adventures are always one tap away.

How do I share my wheel results with others?

Sharing your spin is as easy as snapping a photo—or even easier.
• Screenshot it—the wheel shows the result clearly, so just snap and send it to your friend, group chat, or class.
• Copy the link—after you spin, click “Share This Wheel.” It generates a unique link that lets anyone else see the exact same wheel, with your custom list and colors.
• Embed it—if you’re a teacher or blogger, you can embed the wheel right into your website or Google Classroom.
• Tell a story—“I spun and got Quetzalcoatlus. Imagine a bird with a wingspan longer than a school bus. That’s what I’m drawing today.”
You don’t need to be tech-savvy. Just spin, share, and watch the wonder spread.