High Five Facts - Triceratops

The video provides five fascinating facts about the Triceratops, a dinosaur known for its three distinctive horns and large skull. It discusses the discovery of the first Triceratops by Osneil C Marsh in 1887, initially mistaken for a bison. The Triceratops was as large as a bus and was a herbivore, using its size to access food like elephants do. It had a bird-like beak and teeth that were constantly replaced throughout its life. Triceratops fossils date back to the end of the Cretaceous period, just before the mass extinction event, and are mostly found in North America.

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