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Bearing a large bony frill, three horns on the skull, and a large, four-legged body, exhibiting convergent evolution with bovines and rhinoceroses, Triceratops is one of the most recognizable of all dinosaurs and the best-known ceratopsian.
Triceratops, (genus Triceratops), large quadrupedal plant-eating ceratopsian dinosaur that had a frill of bone at the back of its skull and three prominent horns.
With its three horns and giant frill, the Triceratops is one of those outsize dinosaurs that have captured the public's imagination almost as much as Tyrannosaurus rex. But later discoveries about Triceratops —including that it had only two real horns—might surprise you.
With its 3 horns, a parrot-like beak and a large frill that could reach nearly 1 metre (3 feet) across, the Triceratops skull is one of the largest and most striking of any land animal. The horns could have been used to fend off attacks from Tyrannosaurus.
With its three sharp horns and spiky head plate, Triceratops horridus must have been an intimidating presence as it trampled across western North America in the late Cretaceous period, some 69...
Two elephant-size dinosaurs face each other, showing off their long horns and bony neck frills. They’re both strong, fully grown Triceratops, and neither backs down. Suddenly, the two lurch...
Triceratops, with its three horns and bony frill around the back of its head, is one of the most recognizable dinosaurs. Its name is a combination of the Greek syllables tri-, meaning "three,"...
Triceratops are a group of popular dinosaurs consisting of two different confirmed species. Scientists believe that the two different species did not live in the same time period. Both of these species had the characteristic frill and horns that make these creatures stand out.
Triceratops is one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever roam the land. Built like a tank and armed with three massive horns, the triceratops has fascinated scientists and laypeople alike....
Triceratops were herbivorous dinosaurs that roamed the earth during the late Cretaceous period, around 68-66 million years ago. They were mainly found in North America and their fossils have been discovered in regions including Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Alberta.