Protoceratops Collection

Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period - Gobi Desert
Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert (Russia) of the Cretaceous Period, which spanned 79 million years from the end of the Jurassic Period 145 million years ago

Extinct oviparous Protoceratops laying eggs
Extinct oviparous dinosaur Protoceratops laying eggs. Reconstruction after discoveries in the Gobi desert. They were 2.7m long, and the eggs were 30cm

Vegetation from the first half of the Mesozoic era. Colour print after an illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

Picture No. 11807208
The Fighting Dinosaurs: skeletons of Protoceratops and Velociraptor. Display at the Museum of Natural History, Ulan Bator, Mongolia

A pair of Velociraptors attack a lone Protoceratops
A pair of carnivorous Velociraptors attacking a lone Protoceratops which stands no chance of surviving this deadly attack

Illustration of Protoceratops egg hatching
Palaeozoology - Cretaceous period - Dinosaurs - Protoceratops, egg hatching - Art work

Protoceratops, dinosaur with forelimbs shorter than hind legs, beak, large ears

Protoceratops dinosaur, white background

A Velociraptor attacks a Protoceratops
A Velociraptor mongoliensis attacks a Protoceratops andrewsi

A pack of Velociraptors encircling a lone Protoceratops before they move in for the kill

A pack of velociraptors stalking a herd of Protoceratops
A pack of carniverous velociraptors stalking a herd of herbivorous Protoceratops dinosaurs

A predatory Velociraptor stalking a pair of Protoceratops during Earths Cretaceous period

Protoceratops stampede in fear as a Velociraptor watches from above
A herd of Protoceratops stampede in fear as a Velociraptor watches from above during Earths Late Cretaceous Era, in what is now Mongolia

A pack of Velociraptors attack a lone Protoceratops
A pack of carnivorous Velociraptors attacking a lone Protoceratops during Earths Cretaceous Era

A Protoceratops biting the tail of an attacking Velociraptor
A herbivorous Protoceratops defending itself from an attacking carnivorous Velociraptor

Illustration of Psittacosaurus, Triceratops, Styracosaurus, Torosaurus, Pentaceratops and Protoceratops
Palaeozoology - Cretaceous period - Dinosaurs - Ceratops - From left to right: Psittacosaurus, Triceratops, Styracosaurus, Torosaurus, Pentaceratops e Protoceratops - Art work

Illustration of Protoceratops confronting
Palaeozoology - Cretaceous period - Dinosaurs - Protoceratops - Art work

Protoceratops Dinosaur - Cretaceous, Mongolia. Specimen courtesy of Gaston Design, Frutia, Colorado, USA
FG-11870 Protoceratops Dinosaur Cretaceous, Mongolia. Specimen courtesy of Gaston Design, Frutia, Colorado, USA. Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dinosaurs - Ceratopsians - Protoceratops Cretaceous, Mongolia Specimen courtesy Gaston Design. DR 322
FG-11892 Dinosaurs - Ceratopsians - Protoceratops Cretaceous, Mongolia Specimen courtesy Gaston Design. Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Griffons. This mythical creature is half-eagle, half-lion and is believed to have watched over gold mines and hidden treasures

Protoceratops dinosaur defending young
Protoceratops dinosaur (left) defending its young against two raptor dinosaurs, computer artwork. Protoceratops was a small dinosaur that inhabited what is now central Asia between 85

Protoceratops dinosaurs defending eggs
Protoceratops dinosaurs (centre) defending their nest against a pair of raptors, computer artwork. Their eggs are seen at centre right

Dinosaurs in dust storm. Computer artwork of early horned dinosaurs (Protoceratops) in a dust storm. The horned dinosaurs were herbivorous, using their bony head shields & horns for defence

Oviraptor dinosaurs. Computer artwork of two Oviraptor dinosaurs about to feed on eggs from a Protoceratops nest. The parent of the eggs is seen at upper centre

Protoceratops dinosaur defending eggs
Protoceratops dinosaur (right) defending its nest against a raptor dinosaur, computer artwork. A clutch of eggs is at lower right

Protoceratops dinosaurs, artwork
Protoceratops dinosaurs, computer artwork. Protoceratops was a small dinosaur that inhabited what is now central Asia between 85 and 80 million years ago

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"Extinct oviparous Protoceratops: A glimpse into the Mesozoic era" Picture No. 11807208 captures a fascinating scene from the Cretaceous Period in the Gobi Desert, where ancient dinosaurs roamed freely. In this image, we witness a pair of Velociraptors launching an attack on a lone Protoceratops, highlighting the harsh realities of survival in prehistoric times. The Protoceratops was a herbivorous dinosaur with forelimbs shorter than its hind legs and possessed distinct features such as a beak and large ears. These unique characteristics allowed it to adapt to its environment and thrive amidst the vegetation that dominated the first half of the Mesozoic era. However, life for these gentle creatures was not without danger. The cunning Velociraptor pack would often encircle lone Protoceratops or stalk herds in search of their next meal. This relentless pursuit is evident as one predatory Velociraptor stealthily approaches a pair of unsuspecting Protoceratops. As we delve into this captivating snapshot from history, we are reminded of the constant struggle for survival that defined these ancient ecosystems. The clash between predator and prey shaped their existence, leaving behind only fossils to tell their story. Let us marvel at these long-extinct creatures who once roamed our planet millions of years ago – reminding us how fragile life can be even in an age when gigantic reptiles ruled supreme.