This is a speciment of triceratops, the most familiar of the family of horned dinosaurs.
It was more than just the bones of dinosaurs and other animals of the era that got fossilized. Their footsteps, their dung, and even the plants that an animal like triceratops would eat are in the fossil record.
Some of the differences between species in the horned dinosaur world are shown here.
Face to face with triceratops is quite a sight to see.
I leave off for today with a look at where I've been.
They must have been formidable beasts. I'm currently being re-educated on the subject of dinosaurs by a five-year-old who lives nearby.
ReplyDelete...beautiful looking creature!
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ReplyDeleteIncredible to think we have so much actual physical evidence of these gigantic creatures and the way they lived so long ago ✨
ReplyDeleteAnother magnificent beast!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, William!
ReplyDeleteHow enjoyable to step back waaaay back in time!
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I wouldn't want to run into one of those in a dark . . . oh, wait a minute. I think I've used up that comment.
ReplyDeleteHow different the world was when they freely roamed.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive looking creature the triceratops was!
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