Osteoderm Collection (#3)

A Rubeosaurus and his offspring roam a prehistoric environment

Protosuchus, an early Jurassic crocodylomorph

Scutosaurus karpinskii in prehistoric waters

Ankylosaurus was an armored dinosaur from the Creataceous Period of Earths history. Its fossils have been discovered in western North America

Spinophorosaurus dinosaur, white background

Kentrosaurus mother and baby walking in the desert by sunset

Confronation between a Neovenator and a Polacanthus armored dinosaur
Confronation between a Neovenator allosaurid and a Polacanthus armored dinosaur during the Early Cretaceous Period

Gastonia burgei, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous period

Sauropelta dinosaur, white background

A mixed herd of Stegosaurus and Diplodocus dinosaurs during Earths Jurassic period

Stegosaurus dinosaurs searching for water in a desert landscape

Desmatosuchus search for edible roots in a prehistoric landscape
15-foot-long, 750 pound aetosaurian archosaurs of the genus Desmatosuchus search for edible roots amidst cycads and ferns 230 million years ago in what is today Texas

Ankylosaurus armored dinosaur
Ankylosaurus is an ankylosaur dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period

Ankylosaurus hits Tyrannosaurus rex with its clubbed tail in self-defense

A Stegosaurus tries to defend itself from two Torvosaurus dinosaurs
Small Juravenator reptiles watch as a Stegosaurus tries to defend itself from two Torvosaurus dinosaurs

Pencil drawing of Miragaia longicollum feeding on a cycad tree. Miragaia longicollum was a stegosaurid dinosaur with a very long sauropod-like neck from the Late Jurassic of Portugal

Kentrosaurus dinosaur resting, white background

Talarurus dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period
Talarurus was a herbivorous dinosaur with a club tail that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Mongolia

Euoplocephalus dinosaur, white background

Kentrosaurus dinosaur
Kentrosaurus was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived in the Late Jurassic Period of Tanzania

Euoplocephalus tutus, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Ankylosaurus magniventris, a prehistoric era dinosaur

A Stegosaurus is surprised by an Allosaurus while feeding in a lush gorge

Ankylosaurus dinosaurs drink from a swamp along with an Argentinosaurus
Two Ankylosaurus dinosaurs come down to a swamp to drink as an Argentinosaurus grazes on duckweed

A herd of Spinophorosaurus dinosaurs drinking at a river
Two Archaeopteryx birds fly over a herd of Spinophorosaurus dinosaurs drinking at a river

An Allosaurus attacks an unaware Stegosaurus dinosaur
Two Archaeopteryx birds call in alarm as an Allosaurus attacks an unaware Stegosaurus dinosaur

Tsintaosaurus spinorhinus and its offspring in an open field

Antarctosaurus dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period
Antarctosaurus is a genus of titanosaurian sauropod from the Cretaceous Period of South Africa

Susisuchus anatoceps, a small crocodyliform from the Early Cretaceous Period
Susisuchus anatoceps, a small crocodyliform from the Early Cretaceous of Brazil

Glyptodont is a large mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch
Glyptodont is a large herbivorous mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch of North and South America

An Ankylosaurus dinosaur with full skeleton superimposed
3D rendering of an Ankylosaurus dinosaur with full skeleton superimposed, side view. This armored dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era

Saltasaurus dinosaur, white background

A Tyrannosaurus Rex hunting down a pair of Ankylosaurus dinosaurs
A carnivorous Tyrannosaurus Rex hunting down a pair of Ankylosaurus dinosaurs during Earths Cretaceous Period

Crichtonsaurus armored dinosaur
Crichtonsaurus was a heavily armored Ankylosaur that lived in the Cretaceous Period of China

Stegosaurus dinosaurs grazing on plants

Stegosaurus pencil drawing with digital color

Pencil drawing of Chungkingosaurus jiangbeiensis. Chungkingosaurus jiangbeiensis was a stegosaurid dinosaur from the Late Jurassic of China

A herd of stegosaurid Miragaia dinosaurs grazing in a lake during the Jurassic Period, in what is modern day Portugal

Saltasaurus was a sauropod dinosaur of the Cretaceous Period of Argentina

Gargoyleosaurus armored dinosaur portrait. Gargoyleosaurus was an ankylosaur that lived in the Jurassic Age of Wyoming, North America

Euoplocephalus dinosaur grazing on vegetation

Front view of a Gargoyleosaurus dinosaur. Gargoyleosaurus was an ankylosaur that lived in the Jurassic Age of Wyoming, North America

Late Jurassic East Africa with a host of different animals and plants. Visible dinosaurs are Kentrosaurus, Dicraeosaurus, and Rhamphorhynchus. Plant species are Paran pines, cycads, arucanthis, etc

A small group of stegosaurid Miragaia dinosaurs during the Jurassic Period, in what is modern day Portugal

Two Gigantspinosaurus fearful at the sight of a large Yangchuanosaurus

Pencil drawing of Tuojiangosaurus trying to ingest small rocks
Pencil drawing of Tuojiangosaurus multispinus trying to ingest small rocks which help the animal to grind plant matter in its gastric mill

A Tyrannosaurus rex stalking a herbivorous Ankylosaurus
A carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex stalking a herbivorous Ankylosaurus during the Cretaceous Period, in what is modern day North America

Illustration of a Stegosaurus drinking a beverage

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"Osteoderm: Nature's Armor in the Dinosaur Kingdom" In the prehistoric world, survival was a constant battle. Ankylosaurus dinosaurs knew this all too well as they stood their ground against the mighty T-Rex, using their formidable osteoderms to defend themselves. Even in modern times, nature showcases its wonders. In Florida's Myakka River State Park, an alligator lurks with its own set of osteoderms, ready to protect itself from any threat that comes its way. Traveling back in time again, we witness a fierce encounter between an Inostrancevia and a Scutosaurus. The Scutosaurus relies on its tough osteoderms to fend off the attack and ensure its survival. But not all encounters are battles; some are simply adorable. A cute illustration captures the essence of a Stegosaurus dinosaur with its unique arrangement of osteoderms that make it both fascinating and endearing. However, life isn't always gentle. Carnotaurus launches an assault on an Antarctopelta armored dinosaur, testing the limits of these incredible bony plates known as osteoderms. Meanwhile, peaceful scenes unfold as Scelidosaurus, Nothronychus, and Argentinosaurus graze together under towering trees—each species relying on their distinctive sets of osteoderms for protection while enjoying leafy meals. The beauty continues with a pencil drawing showcasing Kentrosaurus aethiopicus on yellow paper—a testament to how art can bring ancient creatures like these to life through intricate details such as their robust osteoderm armor. Survival instincts kick into high gear when Allosaurus targets a vulnerable Stegosaurus. With swift action and sharp spikes adorning its body like natural weapons called osteoderms—the Stegosaur defends itself valiantly against this predatory onslaught. A pair of Tarbosaurus dinosaurs sprint towards Pinacosaurus—an armored dinosaur that relies on its osteoderms to withstand the imminent danger.