Armored Like an Ankylosaurus

Dinosaur train
1st Season, Episode 17th
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Armored Like an Ankylosaurus is the 17th episode of the dinosaur train.

Synopsis

The kids travel on the Dinosaur Train with Mr. Pteranodon to see his hero, Hank the Ankylosaurus, play a game of Dinoball. Afterwards, they even get to play with Hank and learn what it’s like to be a dinosaur that's covered with armored plates and a mighty club for a tail.

Characters

Main Characters

• Buddy
• Tiny
• Shiny
• Don
• Mr. Pteranodon
• Hank

Second Characters

• Mrs. Pteranodon
• Mr. Conductor

Minor Characters

• Ankylosaurus
• Euoplocephalus
• Laura
• Tyrannosaurus Rex
• Brachiosaurus

Background

Location

• North America
• Pteranodon Terrance
• Ankylosaurus Acres Station

Time

• Cretaceous Period

Educational Objective

Animals use a variety of methods to not become a meal. Ankylosaurus was covered with bony plates that formed armor and featured hard spikes for protection. In addition, it had a club tail that when swung was a powerful weapon.