Thescelosaurus is an ornithischian dinosaur from the Maastrichtian of the Cretaceous period.
Facts[]
The classification of this dinosaur is uncertain, as scientists moved it from "hypsilophodonts" to iguanodonts and back several times, however most modern phylogenies find it to be about midway between the start of ornithopoda and iguanodontia. Also, Thescelosaurus is famous for the rather unusual and primitive anatomy of its heart (found in a preserved specimen).
Thescelosaurus had several kinds of teeth in its mouth, and not just a toothless beak: sharp teeth in front, canine teeth and grinding molars at the back of its mouth. Its full name is Thescelosaurus neglectus indicating the neglect that this dinosaur had from scientists.
In Walking with... Series[]
Walking with Dinosaurs[]
Death of a Dynasty[]
An unidentified ornithopod appeared, which might have been this genus.
The Complete Guide To Prehistoric Life[]
It was mentioned in the Anatotitan entry.
Di-No Way![]
Thescelosaurus entered a pageant to discover the weirdest dinosaur. The judges and audience couldn’t find the ornithopod at first, until it was found burrowing underground, despite its medium size.
Trivia[]
- Some believe that the Unidentified ornithopod from Death of a Dynasty is Thescelosaurus