Stegosaurus Facts For Kids

You can print out fact sheets. worksheets and coloring on our site https://dinosaurfactsforkids.com/25-facts-about-the-stegosaurus-for-kids/ The Stegosaurus is instantly recognizable by its 2-3ft bony plates on its back and its powerful spiked tail. It was one of the first dinosaurs to be discovered back in 1887! It was an impressive armoured dinosaur. and it lived during the Jurassic period around 150 million years ago. Stegosaurus was an herbivorous armoured dinosaur of the thyreophoran family. It had 17-22 2-3ft tall, armoured plates across its back likely used for display, intimidation, species recognition, heat regulation and possibly defence. it was a large dinosaur at 30 ft long and 12 ft high weighing up to and over 10,000lbs.