The Armored Tank of the Dinosaur World!
Meet Ankylosaurus, the amazing dinosaur that looked like a walking tank!
| Meaning | Fused lizard [Ankylo-saurus] |
| Pronunciation | an-KYE-lo-sore-us |
| When: | Late Cretaceous (68–66 million years ago) |
| Where: | North America (found in regions like Montana and Alberta) |
| What: | Ankylosaur (quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur with a heavily armored body and club-like tail) |
| Weight: | Approximately 6–8 metric tons |
| Length: | About 6–8 meters (20–26 feet) |
| Diet: | Herbivorous (ate low-growing plants and shrubs) |
| Discovered: | First described by Barnum Brown in 1908 |
Ankylosaurus was covered from head to tail in tough, bony plates and spikes, making it one of the best-protected dinosaurs ever.
Imagine a creature as long as a bus, with armor so strong that even the mighty T. rex would think twice before attacking!
This dinosaur had a heavy, club-like tail that it could swing with great force to defend itself from predators.
Ankylosaurus roamed the Earth about 68 million years ago and loved to munch on low-growing plants.
Its body was low to the ground, making it easy for Ankylosaurus to graze on tasty ferns and leaves.
With its incredible armor and powerful tail, Ankylosaurus was the ultimate prehistoric defender, ready to take on any challenge!