Editorial method and sources
Peekasaurus turns paleontology information into short, child-friendly explanations. This page explains how we handle sources, estimates, and uncertainty.
1. Core facts
Scientific name, period, diet, discovery region, and size range are compared across museum directories and paleontology databases. When reputable references disagree, we use cautious wording or a rounded range.
2. Size estimates
The visual comparison scales figures using a practical standing height. Total length is listed separately because necks and tails made many animals far longer than they were tall. Every value is a rounded estimate, not a measurement of a complete living animal.
3. Child-friendly language
Text is shortened for shared reading and listening at roughly ages three to seven. Hypotheses are described as hypotheses. Violence, hunting, and injury are not dramatized, while the animals' lifestyles are not misrepresented.
4. Review and updates
The website and apps use the same curated content base. New discoveries or corrections trigger another review of affected text and size estimates. The current website content was last editorially reviewed on June 22, 2026.
Core references
These sources form the recurring reference base. Scientific publications and museum articles are also used for specific questions.
Reference values for names, diets, periods, locations, and sizes.
Public paleontology database for fossil occurrences, time, and geographic distribution.
Museum and education context for fossils, Earth history, and scientific reconstruction.
Educational and scientific background from museum collections.
