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Buillt like a tank or bus, Ankylosaurus was a heavily armored dinosaur with a large club-like protrusion at the end of its tail. Ankylosaurus means "fused lizard" in Greek, and it was given that name because bones in its skull and other parts of its body were fused, making the dinosaur extremely rugged. Ankylosaurus lived in the late Cretaceous Period, and roamed every continent except Africa.
This herbivorous dinosaur was a massive animal, being about 30 feet long. It likely weighed up to 4 tons. As an herbivore, Ankylosaurus grazed on plants such as ferns.
The top of the dinosaur was almost completely covered with thick armor consisting of massive knobs and oval plates of bone, known as osteoderms or scutes, which are also common on crocodiles, armadillos and some lizards.
Aside from its armor, another defining characteristic of Ankylosaurus was its tail club. The purpose of this feature could have been for fighting enemies or attracting mates.The image above shows the Wild Republic Ankylosaur. Our sponsor, Jeannie's Cottage LLC has some of these available in their online Gift Shop.
