What Did Dinosaurs Think About?

Jean Le Loeuff, Alison Duncan

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Johns Hopkins University Press
04 November 2025

Palaeontology; Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world

Series: Animal Worlds

Reveals the fascinating behaviors and social lives of dinosaurs.

What do we truly know about the intelligence of dinosaurs? In What Did Dinosaurs Think About? paleontologist Jean Le Loeuff takes us beyond these captivating animals' cinematic portrayals in Jurassic Park to illustrate how these creatures truly lived, hunted, socialized, and survived.

Based on the latest paleontological discoveries, Le Loeuff examines dinosaur intelligence, social behaviors, and sensory experiences, offering a fresh view of their world. Could T. rex truly smell its prey from miles away? How did Triceratops and Velociraptors interact with each other and their environments? And could some dinosaurs communicate with sounds—or even colors? With advancements like CT scans and 3D imaging, scientists are uncovering new insights into dinosaur brains, senses, and vocalizations.

Le Loeuff explores topics like the intricate structure of the dinosaur brain, the colors and patterns of their skin, and what their fossilized footprints reveal about their social lives. Readers will also learn how today's birds and reptiles provide clues to the habits and behaviors of their ancient relatives. From the scaly giants that roamed prehistoric landscapes to the swift predators that stalked their prey under moonlight, this fascinating book offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of these extraordinary animals.

By: Jean Le Loeuff
Translated by: Alison Duncan
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781421452074
ISBN 10: 1421452073
Series: Animal Worlds
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 04 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jean Le Loeuff is the director of the Musée des Dinosaures d'Espéraza and the author of T.rex Superstar.

Reviews for What Did Dinosaurs Think About?

Entertaining and erudite, What Did Dinosaurs Think About? provides us with the current state of knowledge about the intelligence, perception, and behavior of these animals. —Delphine Chayet, praise for the French edition, Le Figaro We mammals perceive the world in our own way. But what was it like for the dinosaurs, who ruled the earth millions of years ago? That's what Jean Le Loeuff invites us to discover in What Did Dinosaurs Think About? He draws on the latest scientific research, yet his tone is anything but academic, finding the right balance between scholarship and playful wit. —Hervé Morin, praise for the French edition, Le Monde Thanks to Le Loeuff—both knowledgeable and mischievously funny—the reader will learn everything there is to know about these enormous beasts: their tiny brains, their voices, their diseases, and their sexuality. —Jean-Claude Perrier, praise for the French edition, Livres Hebdo