Triceratops Skeleton 3D model

This Triceratops Skeleton was modeled under 3Ds MAX 2020, the materials, Lighting and the rendering under V-Ray 7.

Triceratops Skeleton: A Brief History

Discovery: First fossils found in 1887 in Colorado, initially thought to belong to a bison. Identified as a dinosaur in 1889 by Othniel Charles Marsh.

Name: Triceratops means three-horned face, describing its iconic horns and frill.

Fossil Abundance: Among the most common dinosaur fossils in North America, particularly in the Hell Creek Formation. Most skeletons are partial, though some near-complete finds exist.

Era: Lived during the Late Cretaceous (68–66 million years ago), just before the mass extinction.

Evolution Debate: Some scientists propose Triceratops evolved into Torosaurus, but they are now widely considered separate species.

Museum Fame: Triceratops skeletons have been key exhibits in museums worldwide since the early 1900s.

Significance: Fossils offer insights into Late Cretaceous ecosystems, dinosaur behavior, and even ancient diseases.

The Triceratops skeleton remains a fascinating window into the prehistoric world.