2.2" Lambeosaurus Fossil Bone Judith River FM Montana Cretaceous Dinosaur COA
Location: Judith River Formation, Eastern Montana (Private Land Origin)
Weight: 1.8 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.2 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.7 Inches Thick
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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, a dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period, existed approximately 83.6 to 70.6 million years ago. Named in tribute to Lawrence Lambe, its name translates to “Lambe’s lizard.” This species measured between 40 and 50 feet in length, stood about 7 feet tall at the hips, and is estimated to have weighed around 5 tons. Characterized by its distinctive duckbill and prominent bony crest atop the skull, Lambeosaurus was a bipedal herbivore likely capable of achieving speeds near 30 miles per hour to evade the numerous contemporary carnivorous threats.
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.
These dinosaurs are believed to have formed large herds, enhancing their collective defense against predators and facilitating the safeguarding of the more vulnerable, smaller individuals within the group.
