Edmontosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Infraorder: Iguanodontia · Family: Hadrosauridae
Edmontosaurus was discovered in Alberta, Canada. A plant eater with batteries of teeth in its jaw bone for pulverizingplant food, it had up to 60 rows of teeth on each jaw -- more than 1,000 teeth in total.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Edmontosaurus mean?
The name Edmontosaurus means “Edmonton Lizard”. It is pronounced ed-MON-tuh-SAWR-us.
When did Edmontosaurus live?
Edmontosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Edmontosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Edmontosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Edmontosaurus?
Edmontosaurus was about 43 feet (13.1 meters) long, around 20 feet (6.1 meters) tall, weighing up to 7,000 - 8,000 pounds (3,175-3,630 kg).
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