Dinosaurs Around the World · Drawing 34 of 40
Parasaurolophus
North America · Cretaceous
Parasaurolophus was a plant-eater. A long hollow crest extended behind its head.
Did you know?
The crest contained passages connected to the nose.
Look together
Which crest in the book has a different shape?
An idea to try
Find this continent on the opening map, then compare two outlines.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Parasaurolophus walkeri is known from North America. Internal passages support studies of possible sounds. No exact recording of its voice exists. The drawn crest shows a bony feature; its colour remains a creative choice.
Look together: Which crest in the book has a different shape? Find this continent on the opening map, then compare two outlines.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified reconstruction. Pose, unpreserved tissues and setting are interpreted. Choose your own colours; animals are not to one scale.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Natural History Museum: ParasaurolophusObserve a hollow head crest and discuss cautious interpretations of its function.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
