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Triceratops, Dinosaur, Cretaceous period, Museum Quality, Realistic, Educational, Hand Painted, Lifelike Design, Diorama Model, Replica, Toy, 14 Inches
The mighty Triceratops dinosaur is arguably one of the most iconic and easily recognizable prehistoric creatures to have ever walked the Earth, instantly identifiable by its massive frill and three facial horns. For anyone searching for detailed facts about the Cretaceous period, the Triceratops is a key species. Its scientific name, Triceratops horridus, literally translates from Greek as "three-horned face," a perfect description of its most famous features. The genus name is often used as a common name, but sometimes people look for information on the three-horned dinosaur species or the large horned herbivore. This magnificent animal belongs to the family Ceratopsidae, a group of powerful, herbivorous dinosaurs that flourished during the late Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 68 to 66 million years ago. Learning about the last non-avian dinosaurs of North America inevitably leads to discussions of Triceratops, which coexisted with the formidable Tyrannosaurus rex. Paleontologists often study the massive skull, which is one of the largest of any land animal, reaching over two meters in length. These extinct armored dinosaurs were quadrupeds, moving on four sturdy legs, and are estimated to have reached lengths of about 9 meters (30 feet) and weighed between 6 and 12 tons, making them similar in size to a large African elephant. Researchers believe the bony neck frill served multiple purposes, including defense against predators like T. rex, thermoregulation, and potentially display for mating rituals or species recognition—a fascinating aspect for anyone curious about dinosaur behavior and anatomy. Fossils of this famous horned dinosaur are found predominantly in western North America, providing a wealth of information about the ancient ecosystems of the time. The sheer abundance of fossil evidence allows us to piece together a compelling picture of what it was like when giant herbivorous dinosaurs roamed the land, making the Triceratops a cornerstone of dinosaur study and a favorite for those seeking easy-to-understand dinosaur descriptions.
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