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The Dinosaurs of China
Map of China highlighting the province of Inner Mongolia
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INNER MONGOLIA
Through the Sands of Time
The numerous fossil plants and animals of Inner Mongolia have greatly increased our knowledge of dinosaurs and their environments. The small plant-eating Psittacosaurus is one of the most common dinosaurs found in this region of China. The recent discovery that Psittacosaurus had feather-like bristles on its tail suggests that this type of body covering was more widespread among dinosaurs than previously thought.
Psittacosaurus
(si-TAK-o-SAWR-us)
Herds of Psittacosaurus roamed the semi-arid Asian landscape, frequently stopping to feed. They used their sharp beaks and powerful jaws to cut through tough vegetation.
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Psittacosaurus - Illustrations by Martin Hsu
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