Fossil of Triceratops Bone from Oxford University Natural History Museum

Fossil of Triceratops Bone from Oxford University Natural History Museum

The name Triceratops means triangular face, referring to a small horn and two large horns on the skull. Triceratops is 7.3 meters long and weighs over 6 tons. It is a herbivorous animal with a jaw equipped with constantly changing teeth, specifically designed for cutting hard plant materials. The horns and folds of Triceratops have sparked a lot of speculation, but they are likely used for display and combat to maintain social dominance and defend territory and mates. Triceratops locked its horns in individual pushing and twisting battles, with the huge folds at the back of the skull serving as shields to deflect opponents' horns and protect fragile neck and shoulder muscles.