Zephyrosaurus
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Ornithopoda · Family: Hypsilophodontidae
Discovered in Montana, Zephyrosaurus had ridged teeth for chewing plant food and was closely related to Hypsilophodon.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Zephyrosaurus mean?
The name Zephyrosaurus means “West Wind Lizard”. It is pronounced ZEF-fer-uh-SAWR-us.
When did Zephyrosaurus live?
Zephyrosaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous.
Was Zephyrosaurus a carnivore or a herbivore?
Zephyrosaurus was a herbivore.
How big was Zephyrosaurus?
Zephyrosaurus was about 6.6 feet (2 meters) long, around 3 feet (0.9 meters) tall.
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