Tyrannosaurus Rex
42 feet
18 feet
5-7 tons
25 mph
Teeth
Though the Tyrannosaurus had many different sizes of teeth, all were razor sharp and some grew to lengths of 9-13 inches. Broken teeth were replaced frequently by newer teeth. The powerful jaw exerted in excess of 3000 pounds of pressure!
Osborn
1905
Canada
Alberta
&tyrannosaurus;
Stegosaurus Armatus
25-40 feet
14 feet
2-4 tons
&speed-not-known;
Spikes
The Stegosaurus had two long rows of armor along its back. At the end of its tail four large spikes were an excellent defense.
Marsh
1877
United States
Colorado
&stegosaurus;
Gallimimus Bullatus
18 feet
8 feet
1000 pounds
35-60 mph
Osmólska
Roniewicz
Barsbold
1972
Mongolia
Nemegtskaya Svita
&gallimimus;
Triceratops_Horridus
30 feet
14 feet
10 tons
&speed-not-known;
Horns
The Triceratops had two large horns and a third beak horn. These horns could be used for defensive purposes or to establish dominance in a group.
Marsh
1889
United States
Colorado
The Triceratops had three large horns and a huge bony frill. It's snout was shaped like a beak and it's two large horns were hollow.
Archaeopteryx Lithographica
3 feet
2 feet
Weight not known
&speed-not-known;
Feathers
The Archaeopteryx had feathers that could have been used to help it fly. Additionally, its sharp claws and teeth could help it devour prey.
Von Meyer
Sir Richard Owen
1863
Bavaria
Solnhofen Limestone, Pappenheim
The Archaeopteryx is very controversial. It is said to be the missing link between Dinosaurs and modern birds.