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Psittacosaurus standing on back legs on a white background

Psittacosaurus standing on back legs on a white background

Psittacosaurus were bipedal, which means that they walked on their hind legs.

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Psittacosaurus standing on all four feet on a white background

Psittacosaurus standing on all four feet on a white background

Psittacosaurus had quills running up and down its back and along its tail that many scientists believe were an early precursor to feathers.

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Psittacosaurus Dinosaur with Juvenile 3D Illustration on white background

Psittacosaurus Dinosaur with Juvenile 3D Illustration on white background

Paleontologists believe that Psittacosaurus had a two-toned color pattern, known as countershading that served as camouflage.

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Closeup of a Psittacosaurus' head on a white background

Closeup of a Psittacosaurus' head on a white background

Psittacosaurus had a toothless beak and teeth in the very rear of their mouths.

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A cast of a Psittacosaurus skeleton on a white background

A cast of a Psittacosaurus skeleton on a white background

Psittacosaurus was small by dinosaur standards at 4 feet tall and 50 to 175 pounds.

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