Researchers in Utah recently discovered what is believed to be the heaviest species of dinosaur — the heavily armored specimen weighed in at an estimated 10,000+ pounds.
The dinosaur had numerous spikes and 2-inch thick armor, and probably fended off predators with turtle like maneuvers. According to College of Eastern Utah’s Dr. Reese Barrick,
So it’s best defense is just to stand there or even kneel down, so there’s no way an animal can get to where the soft underbelly would be.
I wonder how fast that sucker could move?
Source:
World’s heaviest dinosaur found in Utah. Local6.Com, May 30, 2006.