Approximate measurements of the Protoceratops:

slender hind legs adapted for agile movement

It is believed that these structures may have had a display function to attract mates or intimidate competitors

where a large number of prey were available

Despite its reputation as a ferocious animal

Daspletosaurus torosus Scale:1:20 Approximate measurements of the Protoceratops:Daspletosaurus torosus was a large tyrannosaurid theropod that inhabited North America during the late Cretaceous period, approximately 77 to 74 million years ago. It is considered one of the closest predecessors of the famous Tyrannosaurus rex, sharing many anatomical features with it, but also exhibiting particularities of its own that make it a fascinating dinosaur for paleontologists. With an estimated length of between 8 and 9 meters and a weight