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Cryolophosaurus
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Cryolophosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in the Antarctic
during the early
Jurassic period,
between about 196 and 190 million years ago.
Fossils
of Cryolophosaurus were found in rocky outcroppings near the
Beardmore Glacier in Antarctica, which is 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above
sea-level, and today lies just 400 miles (650 kilometers) from the South pole.
At the time it lived, Antarctica was slightly further North, and so its position
at the time would perhaps have been around 1000 miles (1,650 kilometers) from the
South pole. In any case, this find (along with a number of other
fossils found nearby,
which include other dinosaurs,
a pterosaur,
and a Tritylodon
mammal-like reptile,
as well as
fossilized tree trunks),
seems to provide support to the theory that the
Jurassic period
was much warmer than today, and the Antarctic had forests, even at high altitudes.
Cryolophosaurus was about 20 to 26 feet (6 to 8 meters) long, and probably weighed around
1,100 pounds (500 kilograms).
Like its relative, Dilophosaurus,
Cryolophosaurus had a crest on its skull. The unusual nature of its crested, caused Cryolophosaurus
to gain the nickname "Elvisaurus", based on its supposed resemblance to one of
Elvis Presley's hairstyles.

Cryolophosaurus Timeline:
Cryolophosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 196 to 1960 million years ago

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Cryolophosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Cryolophosaurus:
- Cryolophosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Cryolophosaurus" means "cold crested lizard".
- Cryolophosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Cryolophosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Cryolophosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Cryolophosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Cryolophosaurus lived between about 196 million years ago and 1960 million years ago.
- Cryolophosaurus lived in Antarctica.
- Cryolophosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Cryolophosaurus was usually about 20 feet to 26 feet (6 to 8 meters) long.
- Cryolophosaurus probably weighed about 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms).
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Cryolophosaurus Toys Here are some toys/games from Amazon.com:
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Safari Released: 2010-06-05 Toy
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Click Here | - We refer to them as the ultimate "gym" for building great imaginations, a must for any child
- Each replica comes with 5-language educational hangtag
- Safari feeds children's passion for dragons with our vibrantly painted, action packed figures
Product Description: These award-winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This collection features highly detailed and carefully hand-painted dinos in either 1:20 or 1:40 scales. Each replica comes with 5-language educational hangtag. All our products are hand-painted, phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested. |
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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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Learning Curve Released: 2011-06-30 Toy
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Click Here | - Includes Ned, Leslie, Kenny, King Cryolophosaurus, and Alvin
- Collect them all
Product Description: Everyone’s favorite lovable dinos are scaled down to a manageable size for imaginative hands on play. This irresistible set of 5 is grouped by time period. Jurrasic Era Gift Pack includes: Ned, Leslie, Kenny, King Cryolophosaurus, and Alvin. Ned is approx. 5”L x 1”W x 3”H. Made of plastic. |
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Tomy International Toy
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Click Here | - Comes to life with over 50 Dino sounds and Phrases
- Press the button on his head to move his mouth and hear him talk and sing
Product Description: King Cryolophosaurus is a large therapod with a unique crest on his head. He loves to entertain his friends by singing and dancing. Press the back of this prehistoric equivalent to Elvis and watch him rock and roar swaying, singing songs, entertaining and making up to 50 sounds.The more characters you add to your collection the more sounds and phrases each will make as they greet each other and converse. Approximately 12'L x 5'W x 10'H. Requires 2 'AAA' batteries (included). Made of plastic. |
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Childs Imagination Toy
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Based on the new Henson PBS show, the Dinosaur Train collectible segment enables children to collect all of their favorite Dinosaur Train characters, while also expanding their train set.
Collectible 3 Pack includes the following dinosaurs:
* King Cryolophosaurus, who is famous for talking, dancing and singing like Elvis Presley.
* Derek Deinonychus, a young Deinonychus that likes to make wood sculptures with his claw.
* Tiny Pteranodon dressed up and pretending to be Mr. Conductor
All characters that they can fit into the Lights and Sounds Train (LC53010) for added play!
Ages 3+
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Cryolophosaurus Books Here are some books from Amazon.com:
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By Ronald Cohn Jesse Russell
VSD Paperback
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By Howard Zimmerman
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Released: 2000-05-01 Hardcover (64 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Dinosaurs! Here are those marvelous monsters of the Mesozoic as you've never seen them before! In this colossal collection, you will find dinosaurs larger than houses and dinosaurs as small as cats. Dinosaurs faster than Ostriches. Dinosaurs with 12-inch claws that could rip prey in two. Feathered dinosaurs. Dinosaurs heavier than a dozen African elephants, and dinosaurs more fearsome than T.rex. Dinosaurs! is filled with giant glorious illustrations -- over 75 paintings in all. Created by the world's artists, they capture scientists' latest way of looking at dinosaurs as fast, active, and often deadly creatures. Dinosaurs! also features art and information about new and recent discoveries from China, Africa, and South America. Details on each dinosaur family, such as the period and area in which it lived, eating habits, peculiar attributes, a pronunciation guide to all the names, plus a listing of the best places to find out more about dinosaurs on the World Wide Web are also included. Dinosaurs! is divided into easily identifiable sections. Whether you are interested in seeing the largest dinosaurs that ever lived, the fastest, or the most deadly hunters, you can turn right to your favorite monsters from the Mesozoic. |
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By Catherine D. Hughes
National Geographic Released: 2011-10-11 Hardcover (128 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by Franco Tempesta—who illustrated National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Dinopedia. Bursting with fun facts and age appropriate information, each spread features a different dinosaur, along with simple text in big type that is perfect for little kids. Young dino fans will love the interactivity included in every chapter, and parents will appreciate tips to help carry readers’ experience beyond the page. |
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By Sally M. Walker
First Avenue Editions Paperback (48 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: On top of a mountain in Antarctica, scientists discover a 190-million-year-old fossil. It is the first evidence found showing dinosaurs lived in mainland Antarctica. Hunt for fossils and discover what life might have been like there millions of years ago. |
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By David Lambert
DK CHILDREN Hardcover (72 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Packed with real dinosaur fossils, this brand-new title replaces the long-running bestseller, Eyewitness Dinosaur, and features computer reconstructions bringing the fossils to life and reflecting the latest ideas on how dinosaurs looked and behaved. |
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By Jeffrey D. Stilwell
CSIRO Publishing Hardcover (248 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: No other continent on Earth has undergone such radical environmental changes as Antarctica. In its transition from rich biodiversity to the barren, cold land of blizzards we see today, Antarctica provides a dramatic case study of how subtle changes in continental positioning can affect living communities, and how rapidly catastrophic changes can come about.
Frozen in Time presents a comprehensive overview of the fossil record of Antarctica framed within its changing environmental settings, providing a window into a past time and environment on the continent. It reconstructs Antarctica’s evolving animal and plant communities as accurately as the fossil record permits.
The story of how fossils were first discovered in Antarctica is a triumph of human endeavor. It continues today with modern expeditions going out to remote sites every year to fill in more of the missing parts of the continent’s great jigsaw of life.
KEY FEATURES * Copiously illustrated with magnificent color images * Provides an overview of the discovery and exploration of Antarctica * Gives a clear guide to the palaeontology of Antarctica * Includes contemporary issues of heritage and preservation * Outlines the possible major impacts of climate change |
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By Steve Brusatte
Book Sales, Inc. Hardcover (144 pages)
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Through a series of journal entries, kids will uncover the mysteries of the dinosaur kingdom—from the speedy and agile Coelophysis to the existence of Pangaea, the landmass of the earth some 227 million years ago when all of the continents were one. |
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By John Malam
DK CHILDREN Hardcover-spiral (96 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Follow the most remarkable episode in prehistory in this all-in-one compendium of everything dinosaur. This volume marries the very latest in paleontology with an easily accessible atlas format to illuminate the mysteries of dinosaur origins, clues to what they looked like and where they lived, and, most intriguingly, what happened to them. In vivid recreations of the prehistoric world and fascinating see-through overlays featuring 3-D computer graphics of skeletal structures, DK's Dinosaur Atlas brings dinosaurs to life! AUTHOR BIO: Dougal Dixon has written many children's books and encyclopedias. He has participated in a number of worldwide dinosaur excavations, and in 1993 was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Educational Journalism by the Educational Press Association of America. |
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By Jane Yolen
Scholastic en Espanol Paperback (40 pages)
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The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague are back with another playful dinosaur tale--a third full-length picture book about how dinosaurs behave at mealtime.
"¿Qué hace un dinosaurio durante la comida? ¿Eructa, hace ruidos y groserías? ¿Tira el cereal y la taza arroja y espera que alguien luego la recoja?"
Al igual que los chicos, los dinosaurios tardan en aprender a comportarse en la mesa. Sin embargo, con la ayuda de papá y mamá, estos pequeños dinosaurios llegan a comer todo con una sonrisa y buena disposición. Como en sus libros anteriores, Yolen y Teague recrean la tendencia natural al desorden de los chicos mediante rimas juguetonas y dibujos muy divertidos.
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