Tenontosaurus Crossing the Water
A Tenontosaurus features a remarkably long tail and powerful hind legs as it walks through shallow water.
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Tenontosaurus Walking Through Shallow Water
Tenontosaurus was a medium-to-large ornithopod herbivore recognized by its exceptionally long, muscular tail and strong hind legs. Wading sideways through a wide, shallow puddle of water, the dinosaur moves across the wetland terrain. Its heavy tail was stiffened by bony tendons, helping it maintain balance while walking across slippery ground.
Interesting Facts About Tenontosaurus
The tail of Tenontosaurus accounted for more than half of its total body length and was reinforced by crisscrossing tendons. Shallow river systems and wetlands in Early Cretaceous North America provided abundant aquatic vegetation and ferns for Tenontosaurus herds. Crossing shallow water bodies allowed these plant-eaters to reach fresh grazing areas on neighboring floodplains.
Realistic Color Palette for Tenontosaurus and Water
- Tenontosaurus upper body: dusty brown, grayish-olive, or mottled tan
- Tenontosaurus belly and lower tail: light sand, off-white, or pale gray
- Powerful hind legs: dark brown, gray-brown, or shadowed charcoal
- Shallow water puddle: sky blue, greenish-blue, or reflective watery gray
- Claws and skin folds: dark slate gray or deep earth brown