Protoceratops
Protoceratops sp.
Description
The Protoceratops was an herbivore reaching about 2.5m in length and weighing up to 100kg. They had large eyes capable of binocular vision, and powerful bite capabilities thought to act as a defensive weapon. Protoceratops lived in large herds to survive, and they also had large nests, with up to 12-15 tiny hatchlings in each. Protoceratops laid soft-shell eggs, and buried them to stop them from drying out in the arid desert conditions.
: Cretaceous (145.00 - 66.00 )
: Warm climate with cooling trend toward the end
Fun Facts
Diet Details
Diet: Ground Paleobotany
Omnivore
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Videos
Protoceratops Documentary 1
Size Comparison
1.7m (5.6ft)
Protoceratops
0.90m (3ft)