Triceratops
Triceratops horridus
“Three-Horned Face”
Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face', was one of the last and largest ceratopsian dinosaurs. Its three facial horns and large bony frill were likely used for defense against predators like T-Rex, as well as for attracting mates. Triceratops was a herbivore that used its parrot-like beak to crop tough vegetation.
Quick Facts
Time Period
Late Cretaceous (68-66 million years ago)
Diet
herbivore
Length
30 feet (9 meters)
Weight
12 tons (11,000 kg)
Location
North America
Fun Fact
Triceratops had up to 800 teeth arranged in groups called batteries!
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