Stegosaurus (/ ˌstɛɡəˈsɔːrəs /; [1] lit. 'roof-lizard') is a genus of herbivorous four-legged armored dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic, characterized by the distinctive kite-shaped upright plates …

11 Noll 2025 · Stegosaurus, one of the various plated dinosaurs (Stegosauria) of the Late Jurassic Period (159 million to 144 million years ago) recognizable by its spiked tail and series …

Identified as a member of the species Stegosaurus stenops, this spectacular specimen is helping researchers gain new insights into what Stegosaurus would have looked like when it was alive, …

Stegosaurus belongs to a group of dinosaurs called stegosaurs, which first appeared in the early Jurassic period. The earliest known stegosaurs were smaller and less heavily armored than …

Stegosaurus are easily recognizable due to their distinctive kite-shaped upright plates that line their backs and the sharp spikes on their tails, features that make them stand out among other …

27 Beal 2024 · Stegosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 155 to 150 million years ago, long before the Tyrannosaurus rex. Known for its distinctive plates and tail spikes, …

Stegosaurus, the giant plated dinosaur of the late Jurassic, is the favorite dinosaur of many people. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have questions–for example, is its brain REALLY that tiny?

14 Beal 2024 · Stegosaurus was a herbivore dinosaur known for its unique plates and spikes. Discover its origins, key facts, and role in the Late Jurassic.

The stegosaurus is one of the most iconic dinosaurs, easily recognized by the distinctive plates along its back and the spikes on its tail. A complete stegosaurus skeleton reveals its large, …

8 Feabh 2025 · Stegosaurus was a large, plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the late Jurassic period, about 145 million years ago. It is famous for its distinctive plates and spikes, and it lived …