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They weren't very fast. they had short horozontal legs, already holding up the weight of their body and armour. At the most they'd move at 6 mph(9 kph) in a fast amble.
Speed wasn't their defense. Their defense was to lower their body and swing that tail at attackers. As such since it didn't need speed it was able to bulk up with all that bony Armour. It's like how a turtle doesn't need to run fast to escape a predator.
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∙ 11y agoAnkylosaurus had very short legs and was very heavy because of its bony armor. As a result, Ankylosaurus wasn't very fast. That wasn't a problem, though, because its armor and tail club protected it from predators much more effectively than speed could have.
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∙ 11y agoAnkylosaurus had very short, stocky legs and was heavily built. To add to that, it was covered in heavy armor. For these reasons, Ankylosaurus couldn't run fast. That wasn't a problem for it, though, because its armor and tail club were too formidable a defense for any predator.
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∙ 13y agoit moved at a decent jog
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How fast is a ankylosaurs?
Ankylosaurus's armor made it very heavy, and it had very short, sturdy legs. Although this protected it from predators very effectively, Ankylosaurus wasn't very fast.
How fast could a baby ankylosaurus run?
about 10 mph
Who did the Ankylosaurus move?
Ankylosaurus was a quadruped. That means they walked on all four legs. They weren't and didn't have to be fast because they were covered in thick, bony armor.
What is the scientific name of ankylosaurus?
The scientific name of an ankylosaurus is Ankylosaurus magniventris.
Is Gargoyleosaurus an ankylosaurus?
Yes, gargoyleosaurus is an ankylosaurus.
What is the greek name for ankylosaurus?
Ankylosaurus is Greek for "fused lizard"
Who was ankylosaurus's enemie?
Adult Ankylosaurus had no predators. However, young Ankylosaurus would have been hunted by Tyrannosaurus and dromaeosaurid raptors.
What dinosaurs were the ankylosaurus's enemies?
Adult Ankylosaurus had no predators. However, young Ankylosaurus would have been hunted by Tyrannosaurus and dromaeosaurid raptors.
How is a armadillos like ankylosaurus?
Both Ankylosaurus and Armadillo are covered in armor. Because of their armor, armadillos have few predators, and Ankylosaurus had none.
Where does ankylosaurus live?
the Ankylosaurus lived in North America. such as Montana and Wyoming
What did the ankylosaurus drink?
Ankylosaurus, like most land animals, only drank water.
How discovered ankylosaurs?
Barnum Brown discovered Ankylosaurus in 1906 in the Hell Creek Formation of Montana. He named it Ankylosaurus in 1908.
