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Dinosaurs: Lambeosaurus

 

Lambeosaurus

 

Lambeosaurus was a fascinating dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 76.5 to 74.4 million years ago. This herbivorous dinosaur is primarily known from fossils found in North America, especially in Alberta, Canada.

 

 

Size:

 

Lambeosaurus was a large dinosaur, measuring about 7-7.7 meters (23-25 feet) in length and weighing between 2.6 to 3.4 tons. It had a distinctive hatchet-shaped crest on its head.

 

 

Diet:

 

Lambeosaurus was a herbivore, feeding mainly on plants. Its complex dental structure allowed it to efficiently process vegetation.

 

 

Habitat:

 

This dinosaur thrived in forested floodplains and coastal areas, where it could find abundant plant life to eat.

 

 

Interesting Facts:

 

  • Lambeosaurus had a hollow crest on its head, which may have been used for vocalization or display.
  • It was a member of the hadrosaur family, also known as duck-billed dinosaurs.

 

 


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