Spicomellus: The Strangest Dinosaur Ever Discovered

Palaeontologists have discovered Spicomellus, the world’s oldest ankylosaur, featuring an unparalleled armour of bony spikes fused to all its ribs. Found in Morocco and dating back 165 million years, this herbivorous dinosaur boasted metre-long neck spikes, hip spikes, and blade-like plates across its body. Experts say its armour first evolved for defense but may have later been used to attract mates or intimidate rivals, making Spicomellus one of the most unusual dinosaurs ever documented.