"Newly Discovered 'Lokiceratops' Boasts Massive, Ornate Horns"
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A newly discovered dinosaur species, Lokiceratops rangiformis, named after the Norse god Loki, has been identified in Montana. This 20-foot-long, 5-ton herbivore had unique blade-like horns and a spiky frill, distinguishing it from other ceratopsidae like triceratops. While some scientists debate its classification, others affirm its status as a new genus and species. The only known specimen was found in 2019 and is now displayed at Denmark's Museum of Evolution.
- A dinosaur from Montana had huge blade-like horns. It's been named after Norse god Loki. NBC News
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- Lokiceratops, a Horned Dinosaur, May Be a New Species The New York Times
- Newly discovered dinosaur’s horns look ‘like something a heavy metal rocker would wear’ CNN
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