Articles for category: Dinosaur Profiles

A vibrant prehistoric scene depicts various dinosaurs in a lush forest. Diverse species, including armored and herbivorous, roam amidst dense greenery.

Kosmoceratops: The Dinosaur With the Most Horns—Straight Out of Utah

In the vast pantheon of dinosaurs that once roamed our planet, few capture the imagination quite like Kosmoceratops richardsoni. This spectacular ceratopsian dinosaur, discovered in the rugged terrain of southern Utah, stands as a testament to the incredible diversity of prehistoric life. With its record-breaking 15 horns adorning an elaborate frill, Kosmoceratops wasn’t just another ...

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Rubeosaurus: The Mystery-Horned Ceratopsian from Northern Montana

In the dusty badlands of northern Montana, among layers of ancient sediment dating back to the Late Cretaceous period, paleontologists uncovered the remains of a fascinating horned dinosaur—Rubeosaurus ovatus. This enigmatic ceratopsian, whose name means “ruby lizard” in reference to the Ruby Mountains near its discovery site, has puzzled scientists since its initial identification and ...

9 Little-Known Facts About The World's Smallest Dinosaurs You Must Discover

9 Little-Known Facts About The World’s Smallest Dinosaurs You Must Discover

When you picture dinosaurs, your mind probably conjures up massive beasts like Tyrannosaurus rex or towering sauropods. Yet hiding in the shadows of these giants was an entirely different world of miniature predators and herbivores barely larger than your pet cat. These tiny titans roamed ancient forests, swooping through trees and sprinting across prehistoric landscapes ...

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Alamosaurus: The Lone Star State’s Answer to Titanosaurs

In the vast expanse of prehistoric Texas, a giant once roamed the landscape during the twilight of the dinosaur era. Alamosaurus sanjuanensis, North America’s last giant sauropod, represents a fascinating chapter in paleontological history that connects the Lone Star State to the wider world of titanosaurs. This remarkable dinosaur, which lived approximately 70-66 million years ...

8 Fascinating Facts About the Mighty Triceratops You Didn't Know

8 Fascinating Facts About the Mighty Triceratops You Didn’t Know

You’ve seen the dinosaur books, the museum displays, the movies. That instantly recognizable creature with three horns and a massive bony frill has captured imaginations for over a century. Yet despite its celebrity status in the prehistoric world, Triceratops continues to surprise researchers with discoveries that challenge what we thought we knew. Recent findings have ...