Overview
Ankylosaurus lived in the Late Cretaceous and was protected by thick bony plates embedded in its skin. Its broad body, low posture and powerful tail club suggest a defensive lifestyle, likely used to deter predators such as large theropods.
Physical characteristics
Length600–800 cm
Weight4,000.0–8,000.0 kg
Typical lifespan40 years
DietHerbivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
FloodplainsForested Plains
Range
North America
Time range
EraMesozoic
PeriodLate Cretaceous
First appearanceabout 68 million years ago
Last appearanceabout 66 million years ago
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