Pachycephalosaurus

Period Late Cretaceous (70-66 million years ago)
Diet Herbivore
Length 4.5 meters (15 feet)
Weight 450 kg

The Thick-Headed Lizard

Pachycephalosaurus is a genus of pachycephalosaurid dinosaur. It is one of the last non-avian dinosaurs before the mass extinction event.

Unique Features

  • Dome Skull: A skull roof up to 25 cm (10 inches) thick, possibly used for intraspecific combat.
  • Bipedal: Walked on two legs with a stiff tail for balance.
  • Herbivorous: Despite its aggressive appearance, it was a plant-eater with leaf-shaped teeth.