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Pinacosaurus mephistocephalus

Photo: RBINS-75000000/-70000000

Institute of Natural Sciences (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences)

Institute of Natural Sciences (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences)
Brussels, Belgium

The head and back of the ankylosaurid dinosaur Pinacosaurus were covered with bony plates, providing it effective protection against predators… but not against the sand storm which engulfed it!

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  • Title: Pinacosaurus mephistocephalus
  • Creator: Photo: RBINS
  • Date Created: -75000000/-70000000
  • Location: Bayan Mandahu, Inner Mongolia, China
  • Medium: Cast
Institute of Natural Sciences (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences)

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