Thescelosaurus

Thescelosaurus

† Thescelosaurus is a Late Cretaceous ornithopod from North America, one of the last non-avian dinosaurs to exist before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. A specimen nicknamed 'Willo' was controversially claimed to preserve a fossilized heart.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Thescelosaurus was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

สถานที่ค้นพบ United States

Quick Facts

อาหาร Herbivore

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What did Thescelosaurus eat?
Thescelosaurus was a herbivore.
Where were Thescelosaurus fossils found?
Fossils of Thescelosaurus were found in United States.

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