Parasaurolophus Description
The Parasaurolophus was a large, duck-billed dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, known for its distinctive, hollow cranial crest. It was an herbivore that could walk on two or four legs and may have used its crest to produce sounds for communication. It had a long snout with rows of grinding teeth for chewing plants like leaves and pine needles.
Could You Outrun a Parasaurolophus?
Parasaurolophus could run at a max speed of 25 miles per hour, making it very fast for its size and stature. It likely ran on only its two hind legs which may be a reason for its high speeds. This speed, along with its massive size, made it a formidable foe for any daring carnivore. However with this being said, besides headbutting or maybe kicking, the Parasaurolophus did not have many defenses. A specific example of this is its very weak bite force.
Are You Bigger Than a Parasaurolophus?
Parasaurolophus was a massive creature, weighing around 5 tons, reaching average lengths of 30 feet, and being 13 feet tall. Not many predators, even the bigger ones, would challenge this behemoth of an herbivore even if they were starving. Although very impressive, being big isn’t the only thing Parasaurolophus was good at. It could use its horn to produce low pitch, loud, and woodwind-like, noises which could be used for many purposes. These could include fending off predators, attracting a mate, or communicating with a member of its herd.
Fun Facts
- The largest Parasaurolophus was largest than the average Tyrannosaurus
- It could easily defend itself from large predators
- The crest may have helped regulate body temperature
- Scientists once thought that the crest acted as a primitive snorkel
- Traces of Parasaurolophus skin has been discovered
- The finest Parasaurolophus fossil was discovered by a teenager
Dino-mite Equations!
Question #1: What is one fifth of the running speed of Parasaurolophus?
Answer #1
5 mph!
Question #2: What is the weight of 4 Parasaurolophus minus 12 tons?
Answer #2
108 tons!
Question #3: Would 6 Parasaurolophus be taller than a three story house of 35 feet?
Answer #3
Yes, at 78 feet!
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