Parasaurolophus
Period Late Cretaceous (76-73 million years ago)
Diet Herbivore
Length 9.5 meters (31 feet)
Weight 2,500 - 4,000 kg
The Horned Lizard
Parasaurolophus is a genus of herbivorous hadrosaurid dinosaur. It is one of the most well-known “duck-billed” dinosaurs due to its unique crest.
Unique Features
- Hollow Crest: A long, curved structure on its head that was likely used to produce low-frequency sounds.
- Duck Bill: A broad, flat beak used for gathering plants.
- Social Animals: Evidence suggests they lived in herds and communicated with each other using their crests.