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Jonathan: There are a few “baby” ceratopsians. There is a growth series of _Protoceratops_ from around 20” long to full grown (7-8
feet) on display at AMNH (NYC). These
included many specimens. Also, I saw a small
_Bagaceratops_ specimen once
(probably mostly reconstructed). I’m sure someone can name a few others. Note that both of these juveniles exhibit
a “cuteness” – basically very large eyes in a large
head, with a shorter snout (as compared to the adults). A similar effect can be noticed in the
evolution of Mickey Mouse’s facial features from the 1920’s until
now. J There are other features which also show
similar changes through growth, but I’m not going to list them now. (Interestingly, humans show this similar cuteness
as compared to the other great apes). Allan Edels -----Original Message----- Number 26 on Dinotopia has left me
with this question. Are any remains known of baby ceratopians? If
so I wonder if they were that cute because that thing was adorable! I must wonder though, why did the
Sunstones failing cause the Pteranodons to attack? It was never really
explained. P.S I hope that that non
scientitific question is okay since I included one that does relate to
scientific accuracy. Jonathan |