Anatosaurus: The Duck-Like Herbivorous Dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous

Anatosaurus (meaning "duck lizard") is a prehistoric reptile that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 76 to 72 million years ago. It was a large herbivorous dinosaur that belonged to the group of ornithopods, which were characterized by their beaked snouts and plant-eating diet.

Anatosaurus was first discovered in North America, specifically in the state of Montana, and its fossils have also been found in other parts of the world, such as Europe and Asia. It is known for its distinctive flat, broad snout, which was likely used to crop and grind plant material. Its body was large and bulky, with a long neck and tail, and it may have weighed up to several tons.

Anatosaurus is often confused with another well-known dinosaur, Edmontosaurus, but the two are distinguishable by their skull features. Anatosaurus had a more rounded snout and a shorter, more pointed beak than Edmontosaurus.