OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaStegosaurus had big bony plates that stuck up along its back like a row of triangles. It is one of the easiest dinosaurs to spot because of its cool, spiky look! Stegosaurus was a gentle plant eater.
Stegosaurus had a row of big bony plates along its back and sharp spikes on its tail. This dinosaur was as big as a car but its brain was tiny, only about the size of a hot dog! Its back legs were longer than its front legs, giving it a hunched shape.
Stegosaurus was a gentle plant eater. It walked slowly on four legs and used its beak to munch on plants close to the ground. It ate ferns, mosses, and other low-growing plants.
- The plates on its back may have helped it warm up in the sun or cool down in the shade.
- Stegosaurus had four sharp tail spikes called a “thagomizer” that it swung at enemies.
- Even though its brain was tiny, Stegosaurus survived for millions of years!
