Triceratops vs Palaeoloxodon | Closer Than You Think

G'day everybody! In this video, we explore the interesting battle between Triceratops and Palaeoloxodon. A rather overlooked battle which is mainly the result of tyrannosaurus rex. We will be examining a number of aspects before judging a winner!

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Triceratops - Anthony Hutchings

Palaeoloxodon - Paleo parallax

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