Apatosaurus

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• Apatosaurus was a close relative of Diplodocus. Apatosaurus was not as long as its relative, but it was more bulky.
  
  
• Apatosaurus could have reared up on its front legs and brought them down with crushing force on an attacker, or used its tail as a whip in defense.
  
  
• Although most scientists believe that Apatosaurus went extinct many millions of years ago, some cryptozoologists (people who search for rumored or mythical animals whose existence is uncertain) have suggested that an animal rumored to be living in the Congo River basin, known as "Mokele-Mbembe", might possibly be a surviving Apatosaurus, or perhaps another type of sauropod dinosaur. However, although there have been numerous expeditions to hunt for Mokele-Mbembe, there is currently no definitive proof of its existence. For more information see Living Dinosaurs?

Apatosaurus Timeline:

Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus) was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 157 to 146 million years ago

Related Information & Resources

• Dinosaur Names
  
  
• Dinosaur Types
  
  
• Jurassic Period - Apatosaurus lived between about 157 million years ago and 146 million years ago, during the Jurassic period
  
  
• North American Dinosaurs - Apatosaurus lived in North America.
  
  
• Saurischian Dinosaurs
  
  
• Sauropod Dinosaurs

Apatosaurus Facts

1. Apatosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
   
   
2. Although "Apatosaurus" is the correct scientific name of this genus of dinosaur, the name "Brontosaurus" is also sometimes used. Apatosaurus has two names, because its discoverer, Othniel C. Marsh did not realize that two different fossil specimens (described in 1877 and 1879 respectively) were actually juvenile and adult examples of the same animal.
   
   
3. "Apatosaurus" means "deceptive lizard" ("Brontosaurus" means "thunder lizard").
   
   
4. Apatosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Apatosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
   
   
5. Apatosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
   
   
6. Apatosaurus lived between about 157 million years ago and 146 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
   
   
7. Apatosaurus lived in North America.
   
   
8. Apatosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
   
   
9. Apatosaurus was about 70 feet (21.3 meters) long.
   
   
10. Apatosaurus weighed about 33 tons.

Apatosaurus / Brontosaurus Pictures and Posters

Brontosaurus Attacked by Allosaurus 24" X 18" Giclee Print Artist: Wilhelm Kuhnert.	Sinclair Dinosaur Exhibit, Chicago World's Fair 18" X 12.5" Art Print	Roadside Brontosaurus 18" X 12.5" Art Print
Brontosaurus, Dinosaur Park, Rapid City, South Dakota 18" X 12.5" Art Print	Rroadside Apatosaurus 18" X 12.5" Art Print	Prehistoric Animals: a Laelaps Attacking a Brontosaurus 24" X 18" Giclee Print Artist: Wilhelm Kuhnert.
Brontosaurus, Dinosaur Park, South Dakota 18" X 12.5" Art Print	Cement Brontosaurus 18" X 12.5" Art Print	Cement Brontosaurus 12.5" X 18" Art Print
Brontosaurus, 1970 24" X 18" Giclee Print Artist: English Photographer.	Rapid City, South Dakota, Dinosaur Park View of T-Rex, Brontosaurus Statues 24" X 32" Giclee Print	Brontosaurus 13" X 19" Art Print Artist: Erica J. Vess.

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Apatosaurus Toys

Apatosaurus Schleich Released: 2008-09-15 Toy List Price: $31.99 Lowest New Price: $3.52 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here True to life modeling and meticulously handpainted Made in compliance with all safety regulations With the Schleich-S tag, symbol for the highest quality Product Description: This Apatosaurus by Schleich is getting ready to run, because a Tyrannosaurus is coming down the path! This poor creature isn't very quick, but he'll quick enough to outrun other big dinosaurs. From the Manufacturer: As a manufacturer of toys we carry a special responsibility towards parents and children. It is our aim to constantly live up to the image of a developer and supplier of top quality products with an educational aspect. Our products are being developed with the assistance of parents, teachers and children and are therefore especially designed for children's hands.

Melissa & Doug Plush Dinosaur - Apatosaurus Melissa & Doug Released: 2007-03-13 Toy List Price: $29.99 Lowest New Price: $29.99 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Premium Quality Soft Material & Great Value Apatosaurus is almost 2' tall and 43" long from his head to his tail Product Description: Boldly colored, this large Apatosaurus is almost 2' tall and 43" long from his head to his tail! Made with a flexible wire frame that allows flexibility and stability. Measures 43" x 21" x 9".

Carnegie Collection- Apatosaurus Safari Released: 2007-07-01 Toy List Price: $34.99 Lowest New Price: $18.50 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Hand painted replica Measures over 24" in length 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 Apatosaurus replica measures 22 inches long, 5 inches high. Scale 1:40.

Great Dinos Apatosaurus Safari Toy List Price: $7.49 Lowest New Price: $5.23 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Safari Ltd. Great Dinos collection Hand-painted, phthalate free, safety tested Product Description: Part of the Safari Ltd. Great Dinos collection, extra large replicas of some of children's favorite dinosaurs. Great Dinos replicas are hollow, making them lighter for children to play with, as well as more affordable. Attention to detail and hand-painting maintain their educational value. This Apatosaurus replica measures 15.5 inches long, 6.5 inches high.

Wild Safari Apatosaurus Safari Toy Lowest New Price: $4.42 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Replica comes with illustrated educational hang tag in 5 languages. Age 3+ Product Description: Part of the Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Dinosaur collection, prehistoric figures sculpted by experts to ensure authenticity. Each dinosaur replica is amazingly detailed, hand painted for realism and designed to stimulate the imagination. This Wild Safari® Dino Apatosaurus replica measures 9 inches long, 7.5 inches high.

Bullyland - Museum Line 15" Apatosaurus Bullyland green Toy Lowest New Price: $26.99 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Museum Line dinosaur reproductions are authenticated by the Stuttgart Natural History Museum Made on a 1:30 Scale For ages 4 years and older Product Description: Bullyland Museum Line figurines are designed in Germany in collaboration with the Stuttgart Natural History Museum ensuring a true to life look! Collect a full set of real dinosaurs. All Bullyland figurines and play sets are created to support the development of children's skills and imagination while having fun in a safe environment. We are proud of our extensive research and development on the dangers of PVC. We use a synthetic rubber material in order to achieve the highest possible safety standards and have banned the use of PVC in our products.

Carnegie Dinosaur collection - Apatosaurus Baby Safari Toy Lowest New Price: $3.99 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Safari Ltd. Carnegie Dinosaur collection Hand-painted, phthalate free, safety tested Scale 1:40 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 Apatosaurus Baby replica measures 6.5 inches long, 3.5 inches high. Scale 1:40.

Apatosaurus Soft Model, 1/80 Scale, FC Soft Model (PVC) Toy Lowest New Price: $21.95 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Apatosaurus Soft Model Dinosaur Toy Length: 11" Width: 1.25" Height: 3" 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.

Apatosaurus Schleich Toy List Price: $31.99 Lowest New Price: $18.74 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Ages: 3+ Product Description: These highly detailed, realistic figurines are hand painted with non-toxic paint and manufactured from a high quality vinyl (rubber) for a natural life-like finish. We carry a wide selection for hours of play.Recommended Age: 3+Length: 18.9" Height: 6.3"

Bullyland - Soft Play 20" Apatosaurus Bullyland green Toy Lowest New Price: $26.19 (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Original Bullyland Soft Play figurines are soft - they feel like the real thing Made on a 1:8 Scale For ages 3 years and older Product Description: Bullyland Soft Play figurines are made to feel like the real thing with realistic handpainted details. They are great for pretend play and wipe clean with a damp cloth. All Bullyland figurines and play sets are created to support the development of children's skills and imagination while having fun in a safe environment. We are proud of our extensive research and development on the dangers of PVC. We use a synthetic rubber material in order to achieve the highest possible safety standards and have banned the use of PVC in our products.

Apatosaurus Books

Apatosaurus (Pepple Plus; Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals) By Lindeen Capstone Press Paperback (24 pages; 1) List Price: $6.75 Lowest New Price: $4.92 Lowest Used Price: $4.86 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Text and illustrations present the life of the dinosaur known as apatosaurus. Includes information on how this prehistoric animal looked, along with its behavior.

Apatosaurus (True Books) By Elaine Landau Children's Press(CT) Paperback (48 pages; 1) List Price: $6.95 Lowest New Price: $1.45 Lowest Used Price: $2.78 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the huge plant-eating apatosaurus and discusses theories on why it became extinct.

Is Apatosaurus Okay? (Prehistoric Pals) (Smithsonian's Prehistoric Pals) By Ben Nussbaum Soundprints Paperback (36 pages; 1) List Price: $6.95 Lowest New Price: $3.20 Lowest Used Price: $3.19 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:21 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Apatosaurus lumbers toward the stream to eat. She is slow and tired. A pack of Ceratasaurus sense that Apatosaurus is not strong. They slowly surround her, ready to attack. What is the matter with Apatosaurus? Will she be okay? Includes a tear-out poster.

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