By Sheetal Kumari | March 7, 2025
Triceratops was a massive herbivorous dinosaur with three sharp horns, a bony frill, and a strong body, roaming North America 68 million years ago.
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Triceratops had the longest horns among dinosaurs, reaching over 3 feet, used for defence, combat, and possibly attracting mates during the Cretaceous period.
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Its large, bony frill protected its neck from predators like T. rex and may have played a role in display and communication.
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Triceratops weighed up to 12,000 kg and measured 9 metres long, making it one of the heaviest land animals of its time.
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Fossil evidence suggests Triceratops engaged in horn-to-horn combat, likely fighting rivals or defending itself from ferocious carnivores.
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Despite its fierce appearance, Triceratops was a plant-eater, using its sharp beak to munch on tough cycads, ferns, and palms.
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Triceratops often clashed with Tyrannosaurus rex, its greatest predator, in epic battles of strength and survival in prehistoric landscapes.
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Thousands of Triceratops fossils have been found, revealing insights into its growth, behaviour, and possible social structures.
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Triceratops vanished 66 million years ago, likely due to the asteroid impact that ended the reign of the dinosaurs.
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Triceratops remains one of the most famous dinosaurs, inspiring movies, books, and scientific research about prehistoric life.
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