Researchers who round the multiple Triceratops specimens during an excavation in Wyoming have revealed new details of the incredible find.

In a discovery reminiscent of scenes from a Spielberg blockbuster, palaeontologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands stumbled upon remains while on the hunt for Tyrannosaurus rex fossils in the summer of 2013.

What they unearthed was not one, but multiple Triceratops specimens, setting the stage for a monumental paleontological journey that would span over a decade.

Footage shows an animated depiction of the five triceratops unearthed from Wyoming.

During their excavation, the team unearthed an astonishing 1,200 bones and bone fragments belonging to at least five individual Triceratops.

A dedicated team of professional and volunteer palaeontologists and technicians meticulously worked to extract the fossils from the quarry, embarking on a quest to unravel the mystery surrounding these ancient creatures.

Now, after years of meticulous research and analysis, palaeontologist Jimmy de Rooij is poised to receive his PhD from Utrecht University on Wednesday, March 27, marking a significant milestone in the study of the prehistoric giants.

Reflecting on his groundbreaking research, De Rooij said the exceptional quality of the fossil material has provided unprecedented insights into the lives and deaths of these majestic dinosaurs.

The bonebed where the fossils were found suggests that the Triceratops met their demise together, possibly trapped in a swamp, as evidenced by the absence of bones from other species in the surrounding rock layer.

Further examination of the physical and chemical properties of the Triceratops teeth revealed evidence of a migratory lifestyle shared by all five individuals, hinting at a level of social cooperation previously unseen in these creatures.

De Rooij'ssupervisor, Professor Anne Schulp of Naturalis and Utrecht University, lauded the discovery's significance, noting that it marks the largest Triceratops find in the world.

The culmination of De Rooij's work will be showcased in an exhibition at Naturalis, set to commence in October, offering visitors a glimpse into the lives and deaths of these ancient behemoths.