styracosaurs

styracosaurs were herbivorous dinosaurs that lived during the late cretaceous period.

paleontologists discovered fossils of styracosaurs in alberta, canada.

styracosaurs had distinctive facial horns and a large frill.

these dinosaurs traveled in herds for protection.

styracosaurs used their spiked tails as defensive weapons.

the name styracosaurus means "spike lizard" in greek.

fossil evidence shows styracosaurs coexisted with other ceratopsians.

styracosaurs were approximately 5 meters long.

museum exhibits often feature life-sized models of styracosaurs.

scientists continue to study styracosaurs to understand ceratopsian evolution.

styracosaurs had a powerful build and sharp beak for eating plants.

the frill of styracosaurs may have served multiple purposes including defense and display.