Triceratops dinosaur
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Triceratops dinosaur
Triceratops dinosaur. Artwork of the herbivorous Triceratops dinosaur that lived from 72-65 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period. It would have reached 8-10 metres in length. Fossil remains are found on the plains of North America. The strong beak is thought to have been able to bite through tough vegetation. The horns and the neck frill may have been used for defence or in territorial and courtship battles
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Ancient Ceratopsian Cretaceous Dinosaur Extinct Herbivore Herbivorous Horn Horned Horns Late Neck Frill Past Pre Historic Reptile Triceratops Palaeontology
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This print showcases the majestic Triceratops dinosaur, a herbivorous creature that roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 72-65 million years ago. Measuring an impressive 8-10 meters in length, this magnificent beast left its fossil remains scattered across the plains of North America. The artwork beautifully captures the essence of this ancient reptile, highlighting its distinctive features and unique adaptations. The strong beak portrayed in this illustration suggests that it possessed immense power to bite through tough vegetation, enabling it to sustain itself on a plant-based diet. One cannot help but marvel at the Triceratops' most striking attributes - its horns and neck frill. These formidable structures were likely employed for various purposes such as defense against predators or engaging in territorial disputes and courtship battles with other members of their species. As we delve into paleontology and explore Earth's prehistoric past, images like these allow us to envision a time when horned dinosaurs ruled supreme. This mesmerizing piece of art not only educates us about our planet's rich history but also sparks our imagination about life during those ancient times.
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