A Tiny New Porcupine-Like Dinosaur Discovered

These little guys are called Pegomastax and they are believed to have been vegetarians despite those self-sharpening little fangs.

Model by Tyler Keillor

Paul Sereno, who authored a study of these newly discovered creatures, says that he looked something like a “nimble two-legged porcupine.” I want one!

Illustration by Paul Sereno and Carol Abraczinskas.

Drawing by Todd Marshall.