similar to modern Asian giant salamanders

and other smaller dinosaurs

and possibly for defense

Approximate measurements of the Bambiraptor:

Scutosaurus karpinskii Variant:Unprimed similar to modern Asian giantScutosaurus karpinskii was a large pareiasaur from the Late Permian, originating from continental deposits in European Russia, especially from units near the Ural region. Its name means "shield reptile," referring to the presence of dermal armor formed by osteoderms distributed over different regions of the body. Originally described from classic Russian materials, this taxon represents one of the best known and best documented pareiasaurs in the