Borealopelta Armor Experiment Insights

In this video, Mike Habib and Seamus Blackly test a replica of Borealopelta's armor against a model of Acrocanthosaurus. The armor is designed to mimic the mechanical properties of the original, while the predator model features porcelain teeth to simulate real biting force. The bite test reveals that the armor can withstand significant damage, though it shows signs of bleeding and rib fractures. The experiment concludes that a major predator attack would leave evidence on Borealopelta.

What was the primary focus of the experiment conducted by Mike Habib and Seamus Blackly?

• Testing a replica of Borealopelta's armor

• Examining the dietary habits of herbivorous dinosaurs

• Testing the flight capabilities of dinosaurs

• Analyzing the vocalizations of prehistoric creatures

What was the main material used to replicate the scales of Borealopelta's armor?

• Glass

• Wood

• Polymer

• Metal

What material were the teeth of the Acrocanthosaurus model made from?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Porcelain

• Wood

How many teeth did the Acrocanthosaurus model have?

• 24

• 32

• 48

• 64

What was the purpose of setting up the Acrocanthosaurus model to bite the Borealopelta's armor?

• To test the speed of the Acrocanthosaurus

• To simulate a real predator attack

• To observe the color change in the armor

• To measure the sound of the bite

What was the estimated force exerted by the Acrocanthosaurus model's bite?

• Millions of pounds per square inch

• Tens of pounds per square inch

• Thousands of pounds per square inch

• Hundreds of pounds per square inch

What was the outcome of the first bite test on Borealopelta's armor?

• The armor lost osteoderms but could regrow keratin

• The armor showed no damage

• The armor was completely destroyed

• The armor turned a different color

What significant damage was observed after the second bite test?

• The armor changed shape

• The armor became stronger

• The predator model broke

• The ribs were shattered

What was the main conclusion about Borealopelta's armor after the tests?

• It was indestructible

• It could withstand any predator attack

• It was ineffective against all predators

• It would show signs of damage after a major bite

What did the experiment suggest about the likelihood of Borealopelta surviving a major predator attack?

• Highly likely without any damage

• Impossible to survive any attack

• Unlikely without showing signs of damage

• Certain to survive without any issues