Ankylosaurus, a heavily armored dinosaur, inhabited Late Cretaceous North America. Fossil discoveries in the Hell Creek Formation showcase its unique defensive features, including a tail club. This herbivore, around 20 feet long, likely used its armored plates and tail for protection against predators.
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Ankylosaurus magniventris
Late Cretaceous
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