Dino Walked Like Mammals, Not Reptiles
Research published provides, for the first time, a clear answer to the debate as to whether Triceratops and other extinct creatures took on a more mammal-like or more reptile like posture. Findings using a new method show that, contrary to popular belief, Triceratops had quite upright forelimbs like larger mammals, not splayed out to the sides like most reptiles and amphibians. This understanding changes the way we visualize the posture and motion of Triceratops, and also suggests that the animal might have been more athletic than previously thought.
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