Saltasaurus: quick facts

The first sauropod known to be armored, Saltasauruswas found in Argentina. Its broad back and sides were guardedby small bony studs and several bony plates.

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Reference background: Natural History Museum, London — Dinosaurs; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs; American Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs & Fossils. Figures are typical published ranges; taxonomy follows the source era and modern consensus is noted where it differs. See our sources & fact-check policy.