Maiasaura The Good Mother Dinosaur 3D print model

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Maiasaura, meaning “Good Mother Lizard,” was a large, herbivorous hadrosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous in what is now North America. This dinosaur made history by being the first dinosaur discovered with clear evidence of parental care — fossil nests, eggs, hatchlings, and juveniles all found together, suggesting it raised its young in communal nesting colonies.

With a tall, duck-billed snout, a powerful tail, and a crest along its head, Maiasaura was both graceful and social, likely moving in herds across floodplains while protecting its young. This model captures its balanced form, maternal spirit, and gentle strength — making it a symbol of prehistoric empathy and survival.

Ideal for collectors, educators, or anyone drawn to the nurturing side of dinosaurs, Maiasaura is a quiet giant with a legacy rooted in care.