Ceratopsians Collection
Ceratopsians, also known as horned dinosaurs, bear a striking resemblance to modern-day rhinos
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Ceratopsians, also known as horned dinosaurs, bear a striking resemblance to modern-day rhinos. Take the Triceratops for example, when viewed from the side, its three majestic horns and frilled neck give it an air of grandeur. The Protoceratops, on the other hand, with its shorter forelimbs compared to hind legs and distinctive beak-like mouth, stands out among its cerapod relatives. From the Collections of the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Canada comes a captivating model of a Triceratops dinosaur. Its thick scaly skin and intricate details showcase the incredible craftsmanship behind this ancient creature's reconstruction. Another remarkable exhibit is that of Pentaceratops - captured in a 3/4 angle view facing away - displaying its five impressive horns. In Alberta's Cretaceous period lies Zuniceratops christopheri; discovered by none other than 8-year-old Christopher Wolfe in 1996. Son to paleontologist Douglas G. Wolfe, young Christopher stumbled upon this extraordinary find that would later be described and named after him by his father two years later. This horned dinosaur hails from Alberta too – where these magnificent creatures once roamed freely during prehistoric times. A fascinating detail about their existence can be observed through one particular specimen: a small hole punctured on the left side of its frill (right on photo). This evidence suggests an encounter with another horned dinosaur - possibly even one belonging to the same species. Dinosaurs have always captivated our imagination and studying ceratopsians provides us with invaluable insights into Earth's history. These resilient creatures continue to awe us today as we uncover more about their lives millions of years ago in Canada's vast landscapes.