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title: "Ankylosaurus magniventris:\nthe impenetrable fortress - Noi Dinosauri"
description: "Dalle origini del pianeta alle grandi estinzioni. Un viaggio attraverso 4 miliardi di anni di storia, dalle prime forme di vita dell'Adeano ai giganti del Mesozoico e oltre."
author: Angelo Denitto
url: https://noidinosauri.it/en/dinosaurs/ornithischians/thyreophorans/ankylosaurus
---

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## Curiosity - Did you know?

### The Club Wasn't Just for Predators



The iconic tail club of *Ankylosaurus* is famous for its ability to crush the bones of attacking theropods. However, the true story is etched into the fossils themselves. Recent **biomechanical studies** suggest this structure evolved primarily for intraspecific combat. Much like modern deer using their antlers, rival *Ankylosaurus* likely delivered brutal blows to each other's flanks during territorial disputes or mating rituals.

How big was Ankylosaurus really?

How big was Ankylosaurus really?

What did Ankylosaurus eat?

What did Ankylosaurus eat?

How did Ankylosaurus defend itself against predators like T. rex?

How did Ankylosaurus defend itself against predators like T. rex?

IMPORTANT - Some statements regarding behavior, coloration, and sensory abilities reflect ongoing scientific hypotheses, not established certainties.