Ankylosaurus
- When: Late Cretaceous
(68–66 mya) - Where: North America
- What: Ankylosaur
- Weight: 6–8 tons
- Length: 6–8 meters
- Diet: Herbivorous
- Discovered: 1908
The Armored Tank of the Dinosaur World
Meet the Ankylosaurs, the incredible armored tanks of the dinosaur world!
Living during the Late Cretaceous period, around 70 to 66 million years ago, Ankylosaurs were plant-eating dinosaurs known for their impressive body armor.
Their backs were covered with thick, bony plates and spiky nodules, providing excellent protection from predators.
Ankylosaurs also had a powerful club at the end of their tails, which they could swing to defend themselves from attackers.
Imagine these remarkable creatures lumbering through ancient forests, their armor gleaming and their tails ready to fend off any threat.
Ankylosaurs were like living fortresses, showing us how some dinosaurs evolved to become nearly invincible in the wild!