Pachycephalosaurus Description
Pachycephalosaurus was a Late Cretaceous, bipedal, herbivorous dinosaur known for its massive, bony, dome-shaped skull, which could be up to 10 inches thick, surrounded by spikes and knobs, likely used for display or side-butting contests for mates or territory, not head-on impacts.
Could You Outrun a Pachycephalosaurus?
Probably not; while humans are fast sprinters, the Pachycephalosaurus was a stout, fast-moving dinosaur estimated to hit speeds around 20-34 mph (32-55 km/h), significantly faster than a human’s top sprint, meaning a human would likely be outrun, especially in sustained chases, though they might outpace some large, lumbering dinosaurs.
Are You Bigger Than a Pachycephalosaurus?
A human is significantly smaller than a Pachycephalosaurus. The average height of a human adult is about 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters), and they generally weigh between 130 to 200 pounds (59 to 91 kg). In contrast, a Pachycephalosaurus was a substantial dinosaur, reaching lengths of up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) and estimated to have weighed around 992 pounds (450 kg). Therefore, the dinosaur’s sheer length and mass made it several times larger than an adult human.
Fun Facts
- Pachycephalosaurus means thick-headed lizard.
- Dracorex, once considered its own genus, is now known as a younger part of the growth stage of a Pachycephalosaurus
- Pachycephalosaurus had a unique, protective third eyelid
- Pachycephalosaurus had a possibly omnivorous diet
- Young Pachycephalosaurus had a flat head with large spikes that reduced as the animal matured
Dino-mite Equations!
Question #1: What is the combined running speed of 12 Pachycephalosaurus with the minimum possible speeds?
Answer #1
Question #2: How many pounds would half of a Pachycephalosaurus weigh
Answer #2
496 lbs!
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