Spicomellus ankylosaur: Dinosaur from Morocco was studded with spikes and armor

August 28, 2025

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Around 165 million years ago on a coastal floodplain in what is now Morocco lived one of the most extreme dinosaurs on record, lavishly adorned with armor and spikes - some about three feet (one meter) long - unlike that of any other known creature.

Animal stories Ancient creatures Africa See all topics Follow Around 165 million years ago on a coastal floodplain in what is now Morocco lived one of the most extreme dinosaurs on record, lavishly adorned with armor and spikes - some about three fee... [4399 chars]

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