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A Diabloceratops wanders a Cretaceous forest
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A Diabloceratops wanders a Cretaceous forest
A one ton, 20 foot long Diabloceratops wanders a Cretaceous forest 70 million years ago in what is today Utah.
Like the better known Triceratops, Diabloceratops was a Ceratopsid, a large four-legged plant-eating dinosaur characterized by beaks, rows of shearing teeth in the back of the jaw, and elaborate horns and frills. While they resemble defensive shields, the frills are in fact relatively fragile, suggesting that they may have served a purpose other than protecting against a brute force attack. One possibility is that the frills were employed as visual displays in order to intimidate rivals and attract the opposite sex
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© Walter Myers/Stocktrek Images
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In this photo print, we are transported back 70 million years ago to a Cretaceous forest in what is now Utah. A magnificent Diabloceratops, weighing one ton and stretching an impressive 20 feet long, gracefully wanders through the woodlands of autumn. Belonging to the Ceratopsid family like its famous relative, the Triceratops, the Diabloceratops possesses all the characteristic traits of these large plant-eating dinosaurs. Its beak and rows of shearing teeth at the back of its jaw make it a formidable herbivore. However, it is their elaborate horns and frills that truly capture our attention. Contrary to their appearance as defensive shields, these frills are surprisingly delicate. This suggests that they may have served another purpose beyond protection against brute force attacks. One theory proposes that these intricate structures were used for visual displays - intimidating rivals and attracting potential mates. This digitally generated image by Walter Myers showcases not only the toughness and existence of this ancient creature but also its role within a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life. As we observe this majestic quadruped standing amidst towering trees, we cannot help but marvel at nature's ability to create such fierce yet awe-inspiring beings. The presence of this Diabloceratops reminds us of a time when megafauna roamed freely on Earth - creatures that have long since become extinct but continue to fascinate us today through paleontology and scientific discoveries. Let this artwork transport you into an era where primitive beasts ruled over vast landscapes filled with flora and other fascinating species from our planet's past.
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