Torosaurus

Late Cretaceous (68-66 Ma)HerbivoreCeratopsia

PeriodLate Cretaceous (68-66 Ma)

DietHerbivore

Length8 m

Weight5,000 kg

LocationWestern North America

ClassificationCeratopsia

About Torosaurus

Bore one of the longest skulls of any land animal, nearly 3 meters with its immense frill. Some scientists argue Torosaurus is just a fully mature Triceratops, citing thinning frills and late opening holes. The debate remains unresolved. Either way, its skull was extraordinary.

Size

8 m longArgentinosaurus: 35 m

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