This section is taken from the Dinosaur Field Guide.
Edmontonia is a nodosaur, a kind of ankylosaur without a tail club. It had two large spikes on each shoulder that pointed out to the side. These spikes were a great defence against predators because they were at the same level as the knee and calf muscles of a larger theropod or predator. If attacked, this slow-moving tank would throw its weight behind these spikes and drive them into the predators legs. This would immediately disable the attacker and allow Edmontonia to walk away.
Although the skull of Edmontonia was long and shallow, it had room for four sinus cavities. This meant the skull was lighter, and probably improved the dinosaur's sense of smell. Edmontonia's teeth were amazingly small for such a large animal. One tooth was only half an inch (1 centimeters) long and barely a fifth of an inch (5 mm) wide - far too small for eating most plants. Did Edmontonia also eat ants and insects, like the modern anteater? Or were its teeth disappearing over time because its beak did all the work? These are mysteries that Paleontologists have yet to solve.
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Jurassic Park Franchise[]
Edmontonia does not appear in the movies or novels, although it did appear in one video game. Edmontonia was also featured in the Jurassic Park Institute now available to browse on Dinopedia alongside a synonym Chassternbergia.
Games[]
Jurassic Park III: Park Builder[]
Edmontonia is nr. 068 of the Herbivore Threes that can be created in Jurassic Park III: Park Builder.
Jurassic World Play[]
Edmontonia is among the dinosaurs from the Jurassic World: Rebirth collection.
Jurassic World Evolution 3[]
Edmontonia is mentioned in the database entry of Nodosaurus.
Toys[]
Jurassic Park box sets[]
Edmontonia appears in the booklet of the Jurassic Park: DNA case.
Jurassic World: Rebirth[]
Edmontonia was added to the toyline of Jurassic World: Rebirth. This is the first time it has ever appeared as a toy.
Books[]
Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide[]
Edmontonia is among the dinosaurs that appear in the Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide.
