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Ankylosaurus
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Ankylosaurus was a massive herbivore (plant-eater)
that lived in the late
Cretaceous period
(74 to 65 million years ago)
in North America.
It was one of the dinosaurs that died out in the Cretaceous-Tertiary
extinction,
65 million years ago.
Ankylosaurus was covered with massive armor to protect
it from predators,
was up to 33 feet (10 meters) long, and weighed over 4 tons.
The armor consisted of hundreds of oval-shapped
bony plates embedded in its leathery hide. There were also four spikes on its
head (two at the back, and one on each cheek), and a heavy bony growth on the
end of its tail, which was was probably use a club in defense, when
Ankylosaurus was attacked
by predators.
Ankylosaurus was named by
Barnum Brown
in 1908
and means "stiffened lizard".

Ankylosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 74 to 65 million years ago

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Ankylosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Ankylosaurus:
- Ankylosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Ankylosaurus" means "stiffened lizard". This name was chosen by Barnum Brown in 1908.
- Ankylosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Ankylosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Ankylosaurus lived between about 74 million years ago and 65 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Ankylosaurus was one of the dinosaurs which died out during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic Era.
- Ankylosaurus lived in North America.
- Ankylosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Ankylosaurus was about 33 feet (10 meters) long.
- Ankylosaurus weighed about 4 tons.
- Ankylosaurus was protected by hundreds of bony plates and four spikes on its head. It also had a heavy bony growth on its tail which it could swing as a club.
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Ankylosaurus Toys Here are some toys/games from Amazon.com:
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Playskool Released: 2009-07-15 Toy
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Click Here | - Cute and cuddly dinosaur figure comes to "life" when you pet him
- Moving his head and chomping his teeth
- Cuddle up close with your awesomely-active prehistoric pal
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Safari Released: 2007-07-01 Toy
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- 5 language translations on all packaging
- Authentically detailed and intricately hand-finished with paint exceeding US and European lead safety standards.
Product Description: Part of the Safari Ltd. Carnegie Museum Dinosaur collection, replicas researched and authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each is either 1:20 or 1:40 scale. This Ankylosaurus replica measures 8 inches long, 2.5 inches high. Scale 1:50. |
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Revell Toy
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Click Here | - Beautifully reproduced reptilian characteristics, injection molded in color polystyrene
- Movable and position able
- Illustrated assembly instructions
Product Description: """Tank"" (Ankylosaurus Clubtailus) is a DAWN OF TIME Snap-Tite® Plastic Model Kit from Revell® Suitable for Ages 8 & Older. FEATURES: Beautifully reproduced scale-like body and tail molded in durable tan polystyrene. Snap-together assembly. Movable head and feet. Positionable tail with realistic club. Display base with realistic terrain details. Optional nameplate. Illustrated assembly guide. INCLUDES: (1) Plastic Model REQUIRES: Assembly Hobby Knife (HCAR0100) Paint (Brown |
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Soft Model (PVC) Toy
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Click Here | - Ankylosaurus Soft Model Dinosaur Toy
- Length: 7" Width: 2.25" Height: 2"
Product Description: Great for Kids. This item is not only a toy, but an educational series of hand painted replicas that reveals the prehistoric world. Manufactured from a high quality vinyl (rubber), this extremely realistic piece is hand-painted, with non-toxic paint, for a natural life-like finish. Ages 3+. Please note that this model is imported from Japan. The term SOFT lost something in translation. This item is hard rubber. |
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Lindberg Toy
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Click Here | - Life-like detail
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- Lindberg model quality
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Discovery Toy
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Click Here | - For use with Scanopedia sold separately
Product Description: Discovery Kids Smart Animals 6 Packs T-rex, Rhamphorhynchus, Stegosaurus, Othnielia, Protoceratops & Ankylosaurus. For use with Scanopedia sold separately |
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Collecta Toy
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- Tested to meet highest safety standards
Product Description: Welcome to the 2008 "Collecta" range. Whether you are a discerning collector or a fan of the Natural World, "Collecta" has something for everyone. The 2008 Collection features over 90 new models, each one individually handcrafted to the highest standard. We have enlisted the help of numerous experts from around the world to ensure that every model is factually accurate and true to life. We hope you enjoy our models as much as we enjoy creating them. Quality is important, Safety is Essential. All our products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards. |
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Discovery Toy
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Click Here | - 3" Othnielia and Ankylosaurus.
- Scan with Scanopedia sold separately for sounds and facts
Product Description: Discovery Kids 3" Smart Animals 2 pack. Use with Scanopedia electronic talking animal encyclopedia. Scan logo for sound FX, fun facts and quizzes about each animal! Each figures unlocks 8 bonus animals in Scanopedia. (*scanodedia not included. sold separately.) |
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Click Here | - Baby dinosaur hatchling figure comes to ¿life¿ with realistic dino roars and movement
- Soft and snuggly
- He roars like a real dino hatchling
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Holztiger Toy
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Click Here | - Age: 3+
- Measurements: length 4.75 x height 2.5 x depth 0.9 inches
- Made in Germany
Product Description: Sturdy figure made from solid hardwood. All surfaces and edges are sanded to a very smooth finish, then hand-painted with nontoxic, waterbased paints and sealed with a nontoxic water lacquer making the figure resistant to perspiration and saliva. Measures 2.5" x 4.5" Recommended for three years and up. Handcrafted in Germany. |
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By Rex Stone
Scholastic Paperbacks Mass Market Paperback (80 pages; 1)
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Click Here | - ISBN13: 9780545053792
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description:
While exploring a new area of Dinosaur Cove with the Wannasaurus, Jamie and Tom discover a baby Ankylosaurus stuck in the mud. They must help it get out of the muddy marsh--but how? |
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By Rex Stone
Scholastic Paperbacks Mass Market Paperback (80 pages; 1)
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Click Here | - ISBN13: 9780545053792
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description:
While exploring a new area of Dinosaur Cove with the Wannasaurus, Jamie and Tom discover a baby Ankylosaurus stuck in the mud. They must help it get out of the muddy marsh--but how? |
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By Joanne Mattern
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library Paperback (24 pages; 1)
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By Joanne Mattern
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library Paperback (24 pages; 1)
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By Susan Heinrichs Gray
Child's World Hardcover (32 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body and thick spines would surprise anybody! But despite its size and armor, this "stiff lizard" could move pretty quickly when it needed to. Discover how Ankylosaurus continues to surprise scientists—and unsuspecting readers—to this day. |
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By Susan Heinrichs Gray
Child's World Hardcover (32 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body and thick spines would surprise anybody! But despite its size and armor, this "stiff lizard" could move pretty quickly when it needed to. Discover how Ankylosaurus continues to surprise scientists—and unsuspecting readers—to this day. |
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By Fabio Marco Dalla Vecchia
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By Fabio Marco Dalla Vecchia
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By David West
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By David West
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By Laura Gates Galvin
Soundprints Paperback (36 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: At the river's edge, Ankylosaurus is so busy eating he doesn t notice that a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is watching him. When Ankylosaurus finally sees the dangerous predator, he runs for his life! But Ankylosaurus will need more than just speed to escape the fierce T-rex. Will Ankylosaurus be able to fight back? Includes a tear-out poster and read-along CD. |
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By Laura Gates Galvin
Soundprints Paperback (36 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: At the river's edge, Ankylosaurus is so busy eating he doesn t notice that a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is watching him. When Ankylosaurus finally sees the dangerous predator, he runs for his life! But Ankylosaurus will need more than just speed to escape the fierce T-rex. Will Ankylosaurus be able to fight back? Includes a tear-out poster and read-along CD. |
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By Virginia Schomp
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By Virginia Schomp
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By Laura Gates Galvin
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By Laura Gates Galvin
Soundprints Hardcover
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By Elizabeth J. Sandell & Harlan S. Hansen
Bancroft-Sage Publishing Hardcover (31 pages)
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Click Here | - ISBN13: 9780944280164
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Product Description: Describes the physical appearance and probable behavior of the armor-plated Ankylosaurus and the fossil evidence which has provided paleontologists with this information. |
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By Elizabeth J. Sandell & Harlan S. Hansen
Bancroft-Sage Publishing Hardcover (31 pages)
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Click Here | - ISBN13: 9780944280164
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Product Description: Describes the physical appearance and probable behavior of the armor-plated Ankylosaurus and the fossil evidence which has provided paleontologists with this information. |
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