MILLIONS of years after its ancestors roamed the earth, an anonymous pink dinosaur has been spotted looking rather deflated.

The giant, colourful herbivore has been purchased by Beto Leisure, in North Yorkshire, to be hired out for children's parties.

However, owner Fiona Carson has yet to give the character a suitable name and has invited youngsters to send in their suggestions with the chance to win a day of fun with the inflatable Jurassic beast.

Mrs Carson, of Romanby, near Northallerton, said: "Young children today want bouncy castles to be more than just a square inflatable - they want to have slides and things inside to climb across.

"Beto Leisure has really taken off since it started last year and we have purchased six bouncy castles to hire out, most of which have a theme.

"I desperately want the dinosaur to have a name but am at a loss."

Anyone under 15 is asked to send suggestions to Mrs Carson at 1 St Wilfred's Drive, Romanby, Northallerton, DL7 8JG