Edmontosaurus
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Edmontosaurus
Edmontosaurus regalis
Edmontosaurus was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.
Habitat: Mesozoic forests and floodplains
Appearance
The Edmontosaurus is a large, duck-billed dinosaur with a broad, flat skull. Its skin was likely scaly or leathery, possibly mottled green or brown to camouflage with lush foliage. Its unique flattened snout made it visually distinct among many other dinosaurs.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
AncientRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Fossilized skin impressions reveal its bumpy texture from millions of years ago! Wow!
It was one of the very last non-avian dinosaurs to ever exist on Earth! Wow!
Mass graves show hundreds of Edmontosaurus died together! Wow!
Some Edmontosaurus fossils even had preserved stomach contents inside! Wow!
Special abilities
Ability
Mega Masticator
Edmontosaurus has thousands of tiny teeth that help them grind tough plants into a digestible pulp.
Ability
Plant Cropper
Edmontosaurus can use its wide, flat, duck-like bill to efficiently snip and gather large amounts of vegetation.
Ability
Protective Herding
Edmontosaurus lived in large herds that helped them spot predators and stay safer in numbers.
Measurements & details
- Estimated Length
- 9-12 m
- Estimated Weight
- 3000-4000 kg
- Era
- Mesozoic (Late Cretaceous)
- Extinct Millions Years Ago
- 66
Diet & Feeding
This gigantic herbivore munched on a wide variety of plants to fuel its massive body.
Primary Foods
- Conifers
- Cycads
- Ferns
- Flowering Plants
- Twigs
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
T-Rex
Tyrannosaurus rex
Dominant predator, often hunted Edmontosaurus.
eats
Dawn Redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Grazed on leaves and shoots of ancient conifers.
eats
Ancient Cycad
Cycadeoidea marshi
Ate tough leaves from cycad plants.
Traits
Colorful
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Ancient
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Artifact
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Fossil
A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of an ancient organism embedded in rock or other geological deposits.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Edmontosaurus?
9-12 m
How much does Edmontosaurus weigh?
3000-4000 kg
What does Edmontosaurus eat?
This gigantic herbivore munched on a wide variety of plants to fuel its massive body.
Where is Edmontosaurus usually found?
Mesozoic forests and floodplains
How does Edmontosaurus hunt?
Grazing
What geologic era did Edmontosaurus live in?
Mesozoic (Late Cretaceous)
When did Edmontosaurus go extinct?
66
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