What is albertaceratops?

Albertaceratops is a genus of ceratopsian dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 75 million years ago. It was discovered in the Horseshoe Canyon Formation of Alberta, Canada.

Albertaceratops was a herbivorous dinosaur that walked on four legs and had a large frill on the back of its head, as well as two long horns above its eyes. It was a relatively small ceratopsian, measuring around 15 feet in length and weighing about 1,000 pounds.

This dinosaur is important because it helps scientists better understand the diversity and evolution of ceratopsian dinosaurs during the Late Cretaceous period. While not as well-known as some other ceratopsians such as Triceratops, Albertaceratops still provides valuable insight into the prehistoric world.