Edmontonia is a genus of panoplosaurin nodosaurid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period. It is part of the Nodosauridae, a family within Ankylosauria. It is named after the Edmonton Formation (now the Horseshoe Canyon Formation in Canada), the unit of rock where it was found.

Jul 7, 2024 · In the rich and diverse ecosystems of the Late Cretaceous, Edmontonia stood as a formidable presence. Known for its extensive armor and robust build, this dinosaur roamed what is now Alberta, Canada and showcased the remarkable adaptability of Nodosaurids.

Feb 14, 2023 · Edmontonia, named after the Edmonton Formation where its fossils were discovered in Canada, is a genus of armoured dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 76.5 to 73 million years ago, in what is now North America.

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Oct 28, 2015 · Edmontonia was one of the larger nodasaurids,‭ ‬dinosaurs that were similar to the ankylosaurids but lacked their tail clubs and had narrower mouths.‭ ‬Still,‭ ‬Edmontonia did possess armour plates called‭ ‬osteoderms along its back,‭ ‬and is particularly noted for having large spikes that point out from the sides of its ...

Aug 18, 2016 · Edmontonia was a genus within the family Nodosauridae within the suborder Ankylosauria. An Edmontonia skull was discovered in the Talkeetna Mountains just south of Denali and is an example of an ankylosaur that may have made the tracks in the park.

Edmontonia was an armoured dinosaur, of the nodosaur family from the Upper Cretaceous of Canada. [1] It was heavy and tank-like at about 6.6 m (22 ft) long. [ 2 ] It had bony plates on its back and head, many sharp spikes along its back and tail and four large spikes jutting out from its shoulders on each side.

The Edmontonia was a tank-like dinosaur found in the early 1900s. It looked like a pangolin or armadillo with armor on top and a soft underbelly. Despite its unexceptional name, the Edmontonia had huge shoulder spikes to protect it from Tyrannosaurs!

Mar 6, 2017 · An in-depth profile of Edmontonia, including this dinosaur's characteristics, behavior and habitat.

Dec 18, 2023 · Edmontonia is a genus of nodosaurid dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 75 to 65 million years ago. This heavily armored herbivore was named after the Edmonton Formation, now known as the Horseshoe Canyon Formation, where its fossils were first discovered.