Psittacosaurus 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

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

Dilong paradoxus strolling around the woods in search of food. Lizard movement attracted the attention of one of them. In the thickets are five Psittacosaurus trying to blend with the environment

A Deinonychus protects its kill, a psittacosaurid dinosaur

Three juvenile Psittacosaurus sinensis under the supervision of an adult
Three juvenile Psittacosaurus sinensis rest in the shadow under the surveillance of an adult in the dunes of the Chinese province of Qingshan. Aptian-Albian, Early Cretaceous

Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis, Early Cretaceous of China
Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis, a ceratopsian from the Early Cretaceous of China

Psittacosaurus mongoliensis, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous period

Psittacosaurus sinensis rests on his haunches in a Cretaceous forest
Psittacosaurus sinensis rests on his haunches to explore the understory of a forest in the Early Cretaceous of Asia

Psittacosaurus sibiricus in a prehistoric landscape

Psittacosaurus Nest - sculpted cast - China - 34 babies and one adult
CAN-3441 Psittacosaurus Nest sculpted cast - China - 34 babies and one adult John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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Discover the enigmatic world of the Psittacosaurus, a dinosaur species that roamed the Cretaceous Period's Gobi Desert. With their distinctive parrot-like beaks and feathered bodies, these herbivores were a common sight in the ancient woods. Dilong paradoxus and other predators, like Deinonychus, kept a wary eye out for opportunities to snatch a meal, while adult Psittacosaurus tended to their young - three juvenile Psittacosaurus sinensis and one adult, keeping them safe. Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis and Psittacosaurus mongoliensis, two distinct species from China, share similarities in their small size and social behavior. The early Cretaceous landscape was their playground, where they would rest on their haunches, nibbling on vegetation. Psittacosaurus sibiricus, another member of the Psittacosaurid family, was also a resident of the prehistoric era. Palaeozoologists continue to uncover fascinating insights into these fascinating creatures through illustrations and fossil discoveries, such as the Psittacosaurus nest, which contained 34 babies and one adult, unveiling a glimpse into their family dynamics. Join us as we delve deeper into the captivating world of Psittacosaurus, a dinosaur species that once shared our planet with Triceratops, Styracosaurus, Torosaurus, Pentaceratops, and Protoceratops.