The Three horn dinosaur!

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Triceratops is a large, herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period, around 68 to 66 million years ago. It is known for its distinctive three horns and large, bony frill on its head. Triceratops was one of the last dinosaurs to evolve before the mass extinction event that wiped out all non-avian dinosaurs. It was a popular subject in popular culture and has appeared in numerous movies, books, and other media.

Triceratops was a large dinosaur, as mentioned above, with adults reaching lengths of up to 30 feet and weighing around 12 to 15 tons. It had a distinctive appearance, with a large, bony frill on the back of its head, and three horns: a shorter, curved horn on its snout, and two longer horns above its eyes. It is thought that these horns and frill may have been used for defense, courtship, or display.

Triceratops was a herbivore, and its powerful jaws were equipped with hundreds of teeth, which it used to chew tough plant material. It lived in what is now North America, and its remains have been found in several states, including Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota.

Despite its fearsome appearance, it was likely preyed upon by larger carnivorous dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex which makes T-Rex even more fearsome and terrifying haha.

• Triceratops was first discovered in 1887 by paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh.
• Triceratops belongs to a group of dinosaurs known as ceratopsians, which also includes other horned dinosaurs like Styracosaurus and Pachyrhinosaurus.
• Triceratops was one of the most common dinosaurs of the late Cretaceous period, and its remains have been found in many parts of North America.
• Scientists are still debating the function of Triceratops' horns and frill. Some researchers believe that they may have been used for display, while others think they may have been used for defense against predators.

I have to admit this is one of my favourite dinos and is one of the most popular and recognisable.