Ankylosaurus
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.
Phonetic Pronunciation:
ang-KY-lo-SAWR-us
Latin Name:
Ankylosaurus magniventris
Archeological Era:
Late Cretaceous