Stegosaurs: Tiny Brains & Thagomizers

The video explores the unique features of the Stegosaurus, a dinosaur from the Jurassic period. It debunks the myth of Stegosaurus having two brains and highlights its defensive weapon, the Thagomizer. The video also discusses the debated function of its bony plates, suggesting they might have been used for display rather than thermoregulation or defense. The video concludes with a call to action to engage with more content from PBS Eons.

What are some of the unique features of the Stegosaurus?

How did paleontologists in the 1880s explain the small brain size of the Stegosaurus?

What is the significance of the term 'Thagomizer' in relation to the Stegosaurus?

What evidence suggests that the Stegosaurus had effective defensive mechanisms against predators?

Discuss the various theories regarding the function of the bony plates (scutes) on the Stegosaurus.