What was Triceratops?
Q: What was Triceratops?
A: Triceratops was a herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur from the late Cretaceous with three horns on its head.
Q: Where were Triceratops mainly found?
A: Triceratops were mainly found in North America.
Q: What was the size of a fully-grown Triceratops?
A: A fully-grown Triceratops could grow up to 9 meters long by 3 meters tall and weigh around 12 tonnes.
Q: What was Triceratops' main defense mechanism?
A: Triceratops had a bony shield covering its neck to defend against attacks from taller theropods.
Q: How many complete or partial skulls were discovered in the Hell Creek Formation from 2000-2010?
A: Forty-seven complete or partial skulls were discovered in the Hell Creek Formation from 2000-2010.
Q: What did Triceratops use to eat?
A: Triceratops used a bony beak in front of its jaws and close-set grinding teeth to eat.
Q: Have life stages from hatchling to adult been found in Triceratops fossils?
A: Yes, specimens showing life stages from hatchling to adult have been found in Triceratops fossils.
