AQUILOPS AMERICANUS
Aquilops: The Tiny Trailblazer of the Cretaceous
Meet Aquilops, the tiny dino with a big personality! Hailing from what’s now Montana, USA, this pint-sized pioneer roamed the Earth around 109 million years ago. As one of the earliest horned dinosaurs in North America, Aquilops may have been small—about the size of a rabbit—but it played a huge role in our understanding of ceratopsian evolution. At BioBuild Studios, we’re all about celebrating the little guys who made big waves in the prehistoric world!
Despite its size, Aquilops is a big deal to paleontologists. Its name means "eagle face," thanks to its sharp, beak-like snout—perfect for snipping through tough prehistoric plants. This early ceratopsian didn't have the iconic frill or horns of its famous cousins like Triceratops, but it was one of the first of its kind to make the journey from Asia to North America. Its discovery helped scientists piece together the great dinosaur migration that shaped the prehistoric landscape we know and love today!
DID YOU KNOW?
Aquilops holds the title for the oldest known horned dinosaur in North America!
Build Like a Pro: Downloadable Instructions
Lost your guide or just want a sneak peek before your kit arrives? No worries! Download step-by-step assembly instructions for all of our kits right here. Clear visuals, helpful tips, and everything you need to bring your prehistoric project to life—just a click away.
DID YOU KNOW?
Its sharp beak made it a plant-munching pro—perfect for grazing on tough ancient greens.
Bring Fossils to Life: Painting & Finishing Tips
Discover how to transform your 3D dino builds into museum-worthy masterpieces! In this hands-on video series, we’ll guide you through painting techniques, finishing tricks, and creative tips to help your fossils look like they just came out of the ground. Whether you're going for ultra-realistic or artistically bold, this section is your gateway to adding that final roar to your creation.
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DID YOU KNOW?
This little herbivore's ancestors likely crossed over from Asia, making Aquilops an international explorer!
Explore Our Featured Kits
Velociraptor Skull Kit
$179
A fearsome predator, now in your hands! Build this life-size Velociraptor skull from high-quality 3D-printed parts.
Archeoceratops Skull Kit
$99
Build the beaked wonder of the Cretaceous—our Aquilops Kit is small in size but big on prehistoric charm!
Keichousaurus Skeleton Kit
$79
Dive into ancient waters and piece together the past with our Keichousaurus Kit—perfect for marine reptile fans and fossil lovers alike!
