Parents of an enterprising dinosaur aficionado have approached Guinness World Records in a bid to have their four-year-old recognised under a new title: “Youngest Dinosaur Educator”.

Sydney couple Hill Wang and Qing Zhang say their son, Makan Wang, has managed to memorise an array of details about more than 30 species – all entirely on his own.

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"Just looking at pictures [Makan] can [pronounce] names that are so long, four syllables and even five syllables,” Ms Zhang told 9news.com.au.

"He can tell what each dinosaur’s traits are, what period they lived in, whether they’re omnivores or herbivores.

“He’s got amazing memory."

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Ms Zhang said Makan can’t read, and has been memorising the names by watching Dinosaur Train, a children’s animated series about prehistoric creatures.

With the aid of illustrated prompt cards, the boy can now recall a number of names and details on command.

Makan’s achievement prompted his parents to submit an application to the Guinness World Records, in the hopes their son might be named “Youngest Dinosaur Educator” – a title of their own devising.

The family are presently awaiting an official response but expect to have their answer within a few months’ time.

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"We wanted recognition that he is young and is doing an amazing job,” Ms Zhang said.

"Whether he wins it or not, for us, it doesn’t really matter that much.

“We want him to continue to learn and this is encouragement for him.