Meet the Dinosaurs of Prehistoric Planet Season 2

Tarchia

An armored addition to the Prehistoric Planet pantheon is Tarchia, the largest-yet-known ankylosaur. A desert-dweller, Tarchia had a spiny, plated back and a massive club tail. The spines of at least some ankylosaurs grew directly out of their ribs, in one of the more metal creations of evolution.

The new season highlights interactions between species—many of which were not so friendly. Photo: Apple TV+

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