Pronunciation: “tri-SAIR-uh-tops”
Diet: Herbivore (plant-eater)
Size: Length: 25-30 feet long Height: 9-10 feet tall Weight: 6 tons
When it lived: Late Cretaceous, about 66 million years ago
Where it lived: Montana, USA, North America
Triceratops, with its iconic three-horned face and frill, was not just a herbivorous giant, but also had a surprisingly sophisticated social structure. Fossil evidence suggests that these dinosaurs lived in herds, possibly exhibiting complex behaviors such as parental care and group defense against predators, painting a picture of a highly organized and communal species.