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Discover Helioceratops, a small ceratopsian from Cretaceous China. Learn about its fossils, habitat, and contemporary dinosaurs.

Helioceratops | The Sun-Horned Face of Cretaceous China

March 25, 2025March 24, 2025

The world of the Cretaceous was filled with an astonishing diversity of dinosaurs, from towering predators to small, agile herbivores. … Read more

Discover Lokiceratops, a horned ceratopsian from the Late Cretaceous, found in Montana, United States of America.

Lokiceratops – The Horned Face from the Late Cretaceous

November 24, 2024October 27, 2024

Imagine stepping back in time to the Late Cretaceous, about 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago. In this landscape, towering … Read more

Explore Breviceratops, a small Late Cretaceous herbivore from Mongolia's Nemegt Basin, known for its short frill and beak-like mouth.

Breviceratops: Insights into the Late Cretaceous Herbivore

November 17, 2024October 9, 2024

In the arid expanses of the Gobi Desert’s Nemegt Basin, a remarkable dinosaur once roamed—Breviceratops. This curious creature, whose name … Read more

Chaoyangsaurus | A Journey into the Late Jurassic World. Discover the world of Chaoyangsaurus, a small herbivore from the Late Jurassic, and delve into its life, habitat, and significance in paleontology.

Chaoyangsaurus | A Small Ceratopsian from the Late Jurassic

November 17, 2024May 27, 2024

Step into the prehistoric world of Chaoyangsaurus, a fascinating herbivore that roamed the Earth during the Late Jurassic Period. This … Read more

Digital illustration of a Cerasinops, a bipedal herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. The image depicts Cerasinops with a beak-like mouth, sturdy limbs, and a colorful tail. The dinosaur is shown in a walking pose, highlighting its unique physical features and adaptations for a herbivorous diet

Cerasinops: Unearthing a Late Cretaceous Enigma

November 17, 2024May 23, 2024

Delving into the ancient world of dinosaurs, we often encounter fascinating creatures that tell us stories of a bygone era. … Read more

Digital illustration of Triceratops horridus, a large herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. The image shows T. horridus in a standing pose, highlighting its distinctive three horns, large frill, and robust body. The dinosaur is depicted with a green and yellow coloration, emphasizing its physical characteristics and adaptations for defense.

Triceratops | Iconic Three-Horned Dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous

March 20, 2025May 14, 2024

Triceratops, whose name translates to ‘three-horned face’, is among the most well known dinosaurs. It is easily recognized by its … Read more

Graciliceratops mongoliensis, a small ceratopsian dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, depicted with a green and white striped body. This bipedal herbivore had a lightweight build and likely fed on low-lying vegetation. Graciliceratops is shown in a side view, highlighting its characteristic frill and beak-like mouth used for cropping plants. The image emphasizes its agile body structure, suitable for quick movements to evade predators.

Graciliceratops: Unveiling the Slender-Horned Dinosaur of Ancient Mongolia

November 18, 2024April 29, 2024

Among the ancient marvels of the Cretaceous, Graciliceratops holds a unique position. This Slender-Horned dinosaur of Mongolia offers a fascinating … Read more

Illustration of Avaceratops, a small ceratopsid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. This quadrupedal herbivore is depicted with a prominent frill and two short horns above its eyes. The dinosaur's body is robust, covered in scales, and has a greenish hue with patterns suggesting camouflage. The image highlights its unique frill structure and the beak-like mouth used for feeding on vegetation.

Avaceratops: Unveiling the Horned Dinosaur of Montana’s Ancient Landscapes

November 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Dive into the world of Avaceratops, a lesser-known but equally fascinating member of the Ceratopsian family. It roamed the lush … Read more

Illustration of Chasmosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. The dinosaur is depicted walking on all fours, showcasing its large frill adorned with two long brow horns and a shorter nose horn. Chasmosaurus, a ceratopsid, is known for its ornate frill and lived in what is now North America. It was a quadrupedal herbivore, approximately 4.5 to 5 meters long.

Chasmosaurus | A Majestic Frilled Dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous

March 12, 2025March 18, 2024

Venture into the world of Chasmosaurus, a dinosaur whose name translates to ‘Opening Lizard’, a reference to the large openings … Read more

Illustration of Pentaceratops, a ceratopsian dinosaur. The dinosaur is depicted with a large, colorful frill extending from the back of its head and three prominent facial horns. The body is robust, and the skin is depicted in a grayish tone with some colored markings on the frill and tail

Pentaceratops | “Five Horned Face” Dino from the Late Cretaceous

March 5, 2025August 15, 2023

Pentaceratops was a dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. This dinos’ name intriguingly translates to “five-horned face”; it … Read more

A digital illustration of a Pachyrhinosaurus, a large ceratopsid dinosaur known for its unique, broad nasal boss instead of horns. The dinosaur is depicted in a side view, showcasing its robust body, textured skin, and distinctive frill adorned with small horn-like projections.

Pachyrhinosaurus | “Thick-Nosed” Dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous

March 20, 2025August 15, 2023

Pachyrhinosaurus, whose name translates to “thick-nosed” dinosaur, lived in what is now North America during the Late Cretaceous period. With … Read more

A detailed rendering of Psittacosaurus, a small, herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period. This dinosaur is shown in a lifelike pose, displaying its characteristic beaked mouth, robust body, and unique bristle-like structures on its tail.

Psittacosaurus | The Parrot Lizard of the Early Cretaceous

March 5, 2025August 12, 2023

The world of dinosaurs is vast and varied with creatures of all shapes and sizes. One such dinosaur, Psittacosaurus, is … Read more

Auroraceratops, a small, herbivorous dinosaur known for its distinct frilled head and beak-like mouth. This dinosaur roamed the Earth during the Early Cretaceous period and was a quadrupedal creature, primarily feeding on low-lying plants and vegetation

Auroraceratops | “Dawn Horned Face” from the Early Cretaceous

February 11, 2025August 8, 2023

Auroraceratops, whose name translates to ‘Dawn Horned Face,’ is an interesting dinosaur. This is not just for its intriguing name … Read more

An illustration of Styracosaurus, a ceratopsid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, walking with a smaller dinosaur in the background. This herbivorous dinosaur is depicted with a large, ornate frill adorned with multiple long spikes, and a prominent nose horn.

Styracosaurus | “Spiked Dinosaur” of the Cretaceous Era

March 19, 2025July 23, 2023

Among its Cretaceous peers, Styracosaurus holds a unique place. This dinosaur, whose name translates to ‘spiked lizard’, is a testament … Read more

A color illustration of the dinosaur Yinlong downsi. The dinosaur is shown in a profile view, walking on two legs. It has a robust body, a long tail, and short arms. Its skin is depicted with a greenish hue, blending into darker shades along the back and tail.

Yinlong | Chinas “Hidden Dragon” of the Late Jurassic

January 10, 2025July 19, 2023

Yinlong, whose name intriguingly translates to “Hidden Dragon” in Mandarin Chinese, lived during the Late Jurassic period. It was a … Read more

A detailed illustration of a Centrosaurus, a quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. The Centrosaurus is depicted in a dynamic running pose, highlighting its muscular build and distinctive frill adorned with small horns.

Centrosaurus | The “Pointed Dinosaur” of the Late Cretaceous

March 6, 2025July 15, 2023

Centrosaurus was a fascinating dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period that roamed the lands of what is now known as … Read more

An illustration of Aquilops, a small, herbivorous dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous period. Aquilops is depicted with a beak-like mouth and a distinctive row of quill-like structures along its back. This ceratopsian dinosaur is known for its small size and the unique features that distinguish it from other early horned dinosaurs.

Aquilops | Eagle-Faced Dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous

December 24, 2024June 27, 2023

Aquilops americanus was a ceratopsian dinosaur that lived in modern day North America during the Early Cretaceous period. A small … Read more

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