Edmontosaurus
Pronunciation: ed-MON-toe-sore-us
Edmontosaurus regalis
"royal lizard of Edmonton"
Edmontosaurus was a type of hadrosaurid, commonly known as duck-billed dinosaurs. It sported a broad beak filled with up to 1,000 sharp teeth used for tearing tough plants. Similar to most modern reptiles, lost teeth were constantly replaced over its lifetime.
This species had exceptional hearing and eyesight and was quick on its feet for such a large animal. Despite these advantages, it often found itself as lunch for Tyrannosaurus rex.
Where found: western North America
Geologic time frame: Late Cretaceous, 76 – 66 million years ago
Diet: herbivore
Habitat: forests, swamps
Length: 30 – 49 ft
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The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.





