1.3" Lambeosaurus Fossil Rib Bone Judith River FM MT Cretaceous Dinosaur COA
Location: Judith River Formation, Eastern Montana (Private Land Origin)
Weight: 0.5 Ounces
Dimensions: 1.3 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick
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This is a genuine fossil bone.
Cretaceous Age 83.6 - 70.6 million years old.
Height: 7 ft.
Mass: 2,200 – 6,600 lbs
Eats: Maidenhair tree, Magnolia, Pine
Eaten by: Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus, Daspletosaurus
Lambeosaurus existed during the Late Cretaceous Period, roughly 83.6 to 70.6 million years ago. The genus name honors the paleontologist Lawrence Lambe and translates to “Lambe’s lizard.” Individuals of this species measured between 40 and 50 feet in length, stood about 7 feet tall at the hips, and likely weighed close to 5 tons. Notable for its duckbill and a prominent cranial crest, Lambeosaurus was a bipedal herbivore. It likely achieved speeds around 30 miles per hour, an adaptation essential for evading the numerous predators present during its era.
It was the first duck-billed dinosaur to have been found in North America, and many specimens of it have been found not only in Alberta, Canada, but also in Montana, USA, and in Baja California, Mexico. This dinosaur’s diet probably consisted of plant life that existed in these areas at that time. Plants such as conifers, ginkgos, and magnolias were probably the main staple of this dinosaur’s diet.
An interesting fact about Lambeosaurus was that its cranial crest was mainly hollow. This has prompted many paleontologists to come up with reasons why this dinosaur had a hollow crest. Some paleontologists have postulated that it housed the creature’s salt glands, some think that it enhanced this dinosaur’s sense of smell, and still others have postulated that it was used to trap air so the dinosaur could make sounds. Although none of these assertions has been proven, it does appear that the most widely accepted theory is that the crest was used to make sounds.
It is also believed that these dinosaurs may have congregated in great herds. This would have given them some protection against predators and would have allowed them to protect the smaller members of their group more easily.
