How did stegosaurus defend themselves?

Answer 1

Stegosaurus was not a fast runner. To compensate, they had four long tail spikes made of bone. The Stegosaurus would keep its tail end towards an attacker, and attempt to stab the attacker with its thagomizers.

Answer 2

Stegosaurus had four spikes on its tail called thagomizers. Each thagomizer was two feet long, and two protruded from each side of the end of the tail. If attacked, Stegosaurus could quickly pivot on its hind legs in an effort to keep its tail end toward the predator. With one powerful swing of the tail, it could stab the enemy with one or even two of its thagomizers, leaving an agonizing and, in some cases, potentially fatal wound. However, even their thagomizers didn't make them invincible, and Stegosaurus were sometimes killed by predators. Stegosaurus would only use its thagomizers for self defense, because it was herbivorous.

Answer 3

Stegosaurus had four spikes on its tail called thagomizers. Each thagomizer was two feet long, and two protruded from each side of the end of the tail. If attacked, Stegosaurus could quickly pivot on its hind legs in an effort to keep its tail end toward the predator. With one powerful swing of the tail, it could stab the enemy with one or even two of its thagomizers, leaving an agonizing and, in some cases, potentially fatal wound. However, even their thagomizers didn't make them invincible, and Stegosaurus were sometimes killed by predators.

Answer 4

using the spikes on its back and its tail generally

Answer 5

They used their bony plates on their back and their spiky tails.....

Answer 6

they protect themselves with their spikes.