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Post by Infinity Blade on Jun 22, 2018 1:57:58 GMT 5
Honestly, unless the Triceratops has a sufficient weight advantage I'm failing to see why I should favor it in particular over Tyrannosaurus. I favor this gigantic beast of a predator against rhinos or elephants that aren't too much bigger than it, and while I do agree that Triceratops is relatively more formidable than these animals, I'm no longer sure that it would be enough of a difference to where it would win more often than not.
And I say this as a Triceratops fan. I'll fight tooth and nail to dispel any lingering doubts as to the fighting prowess of Triceratops. But as tremendously formidable as this fighting machine of a dinosaur was, I find myself more in doubt that this robust megaherbivore with goring weapons, alone out of all others in its weight range, would mostly beat Tyrannosaurus than I used to.
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Post by jhg on Sept 25, 2018 23:33:00 GMT 5
Tyrannosaurus celebrates its victory with Triceratops steak.
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Post by sam1 on Sept 30, 2018 23:52:53 GMT 5
Triceratops evolved to actively defend itself from large predators. Otoh, T Rex evolved to take over carcasses and overpower large game with brute force.
There really is no right clear answer here, and the evidence says these two fought for millennia; millions of Tricerarops were killed by Tyrannosaur, and millions of Tyrannosaurs were killed by Triceratops.
It is entirely dependent on individuals and circumstances.
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Post by dinosauria101 on Jan 30, 2019 18:51:56 GMT 5
Excellent classic.
I favor Triceratops, as it is sturdier, more durable, larger, and has great horns for goring T rex.
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Post by spartan on Mar 23, 2019 21:39:07 GMT 5
What is the most recent size estimate for the largest Triceratops?
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Post by dinosauria101 on Mar 23, 2019 21:41:47 GMT 5
12 tons or so
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Post by spartan on Mar 23, 2019 22:25:06 GMT 5
What is the source for this?
Also, is Eotriceratops still considered to be larger?
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Post by dinosauria101 on Mar 23, 2019 22:32:48 GMT 5
All the matchups I've made say it gets up to 12 tons, dunno where that came from but I've seen it in many different books, websites, etc. so it could be reliable. And yes, Eotriceratops is considered bigger. Here's it's mid-size estimate:  |
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Post by prehistorican on Apr 12, 2019 6:50:15 GMT 5
I may have to go with Triceratops but only barely, the T rex can still definitely win.
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Post by dinosauria101 on Apr 12, 2019 7:56:18 GMT 5
I'd favor Triceratops by a larger margin, 70, 80 percent. Rex has a chance though.
Eotriceratops, on the other hand, would absolutely demolish T rex.
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Post by DonaldCengXiongAzuma on Apr 16, 2019 14:41:10 GMT 5
I have always treated the triceretops as a dinasaur version of a rhino or warthog.
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Post by dinosauria101 on Apr 16, 2019 15:44:11 GMT 5
oldgreengrolar, I hope you don't mind me asking, but could you spell Triceratops correctly, with an A where the 2nd E is?
Anyhow, who'd you favor here?
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Post by dinosauria101 on May 7, 2019 4:01:00 GMT 5
rock are you going to back up your argument here?
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Post by rock on May 7, 2019 16:56:33 GMT 5
rock are you going to back up your argument here? i favor the t-rex as he is larger , and has a very strong bite force . however do not sleep on tricratops , he has very powerful horns he can use to jab into the t-rex , but the t-rex was a very smart hunter so he would know not to get jabbed by the horns. he would know to only go for the juicy neck meat  |
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Post by dinosauria101 on May 7, 2019 17:36:17 GMT 5
No, Triceratops has the size advantage.
It can also plow and gore T rex over, and then the bite is useless. Trike also has a protective frill
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