Articles for tag: Canadian paleontology, ceratopsian evolution, fossil discoveries, horned dinosaurs, Xenoceratops

Meet 10 Thyreophorans: Shield Wearing Dinosaurs

Meet 10 Thyreophorans: Shield Wearing Dinosaurs

Picture a world where roamed as living tanks, their bodies covered in protective armor that could rival any medieval knight’s suit. This isn’t fantasy; it’s the incredible reality of Thyreophora (“shield bearers”, often known simply as “armored “), a remarkable group of that dominated prehistoric landscapes for over 135 million years. All thyreophorans are characterized ...

Xenoceratops: The Oldest Known Horned Dinosaur of Canada

Xenoceratops: The Oldest Known Horned Dinosaur of Canada

Imagine walking through the subtropical forests of ancient Alberta, where towering horned giants roamed beneath humid skies. This isn’t science fiction. Approximately seventy-eight million years ago, when dinosaurs ruled the earth, a remarkable creature called Xenoceratops foremostensis stomped across what we now know as Canada. You might think you know all about horned dinosaurs, especially ...