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Science / Mon, 01 Jun 2026 The Times of India

Meet the dinosaur that had more than 500 teeth and one of the most unusual mouths in prehistoric history

Although Nigersaurus lacked the ferocious nature of huge predators, it is among the most amazing dinosaurs that have ever been found. The conveyor belt-like teeth of this dinosaur along with its vacuum mouth structure and exceptional eating methods make Nigersaurus exceptional. After more than 100 million years of extinction on earth, this fascinating plant-eater dinosaur still attracts many researchers because, unlike some dinosaurs, it was not a predator.

Although Nigersaurus lacked the ferocious nature of huge predators, it is among the most amazing dinosaurs that have ever been found. The conveyor belt-like teeth of this dinosaur along with its vacuum mouth structure and exceptional eating methods make Nigersaurus exceptional.

After more than 100 million years of extinction on earth, this fascinating plant-eater dinosaur still attracts many researchers because, unlike some dinosaurs, it was not a predator.

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