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Parasaurolophus: Beast of the Week
21 December 2025 EN prehistoricbeastoftheweek

Parasaurolophus: Beast of the Week

crest Cretaceous Late Cretaceous specimen Parasaurolophus

This week we will be taking a look at a very popular duck-billed dinosaur.  Say hello to Parasaurolophus!  Parasaurolophus was a plant eater that lived in what is now North America during the Late Cretaceous, about 77 to 73 million years ago.  Parasaurolophus measured about 30 feet (9.1 meters) long from beak to tail, but certain incomplete specimens show evidence of having been a bit larger.  Parasaurolophus is most well-known for its long, curved crest that grew from the back of its head, givi

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