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Dromaeosaurus
Dromaeosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in
the late Cretaceous period,
about 76 to 72 million years ago.
Fossils have so far been
found in Alberta, Canada,
and the western United States.
Dromaeosaurus was about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and weighed about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
Dromaeosaurus was a predator but may also have relied on scavenging.
It had a sharp curved claw on each of its hind feet, very powerful jaws (perhaps three times
as power as Velociraptor), and
teeth that seem to have been used for crushing rather than slicing flesh.
Dromaeosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 76 to 72 million years ago
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Dromaeosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Dromaeosaurus:
- Dromaeosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Dromaeosaurus" means "running lizard". It was discovered by Barnum Brown in 1914, and named in a paper by Matthew and Brown in 1922.
- Dromaeosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Dromaeosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Dromaeosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Dromaeosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Dromaeosaurus lived between about 76 million years ago and 72 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Dromaeosaurus lived in North America.
- Dromaeosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Dromaeosaurus was about 12 feet (3.5 meters) long.
- Dromaeosaurus weighed an estimated 220 to 330 pounds (100 to 150 kilograms).
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By Dougal Dixon
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By Dennis Schatz
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The fossilized bones of a triceratops have just been discovered in the Badlands of South Dakota. With this kit containing fossilized bones embedded in rock, excavation tools, and a 40-page book, adventurous young readers play "Sherlock Bones" as they attempt to solve the 65 million-year-old mystery of what killed this 3-horned giant. Children hunt clues, prospect for fossils, excavate the dig site, and reconstruct the dinosaur’s skeleton. The book guides readers with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, maps, timelines, a pictorial glossary, and lots of triceratops trivia. |
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By John Long
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Scientists have recovered more than a billion fossils, but no discovery has been more breath-taking than the fossils recently found in northern China, findings which prove that several families of dinosaurs had feathers, or feathery hair-like coverings, adorning their bodies.
Now in the beautifully designed Feathered Dinosaurs, paleontologist John Long and illustrator Peter Schouten provide a stunning visual record of these extraordinary prehistoric creatures, illuminating the evolutionary march from primitive, feathered dinosaurs through to the first true flying birds. Schouten, an acclaimed natural history artist, has created 80 full-color paintings that capture the striking physical traits of these feathered dinosaurs. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the lifestyles of modern birds and mammals, plus the extant scientific data regarding how these dinosaurs might have looked and behaved, Schouten has produced not only the most beautiful but also the most accurate visual representations of these animals in print. Equally important, John Long, a noted paleontologist and widely published science author (with some 24 books to his credit), provides an engaging companion text that places these feathered dinosaurs within the larger family of dinosaurs--for instance, outlining their relationship to T. Rex and Velociraptor, species well known to Jurassic Park fans--and discusses the factual information that can be deduced from their fossil remains, in effect providing an insightful natural history of this remarkable group.
A true marriage of art and science, Feathered Dinosaurs presents an unprecedented visual record of one of the most significant breakthroughs in the history of vertebrate paleontology--the discovery that many predatory dinosaurs were cloaked with feathers, perhaps just as colorful and fanciful as those of their living relatives. |
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Indiana University Press
Released: 2004-04-28
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Meat-eating theropod dinosaurs have been recognized as potential ancestors of birds since the 19th century, but it was not until the 1960s that work on Deinonychus revealed the startling similarities between dinosaurs and birds. With each new small theropod find the ties became stronger, until the discovery of Sinosauropteryx—a dinosaur with feathers! Though not all scientists accept the concept of birds' being phylogenetically nested within the Dinosauria, others are now focusing on the evolution of feathers and avian flight. This book presents 15 new pieces of research, including the first detailed description of Bambiraptor, a remarkable new specimen from Montana. Contributors are Robert T. Bakker, David Burnham, Sankar Chatterjee, Luis M. Chiappe, James M. Clark, Philip J. Currie, Stephen J. Godfrey, Gerald Grellet-Turner, Thomas P. Hopp, Frankie K. Jackson, Peter J. Makovicky, Mark A. Norell, Fernando E. Novas, Mark J. Orsen, Gregory J. Retallack, Dale A. Russell, R. J. Templin, David J. Varricchio, Peter Wellnhofer, and Joanna L. Wright. |
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A first book of dinosaurs for young children. The Big Book of Dinosaurs is an enticing collection of dinosaurs that is sure to excite any child. It is packed with full-color photographs of life-like models plus detailed illustrations. The simple text describes interesting features, while questions encourage children to compare various dinosaurs. |
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By Jan Sovak & Dinosaurs
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232 dynamic, realistically rendered illustrations of menacing, primeval creatures, among them the long-necked Brachiosaurus, the rhinoceros-like Centrosaurus, and scores of other amazing creatures. Many are set against the bold backdrops of prehistoric land- and seascapes. 151 full-color images and 81 black-and-white images.
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By Jinny Johnson
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With more than 1,000 full-color photographs, diagrams, charts, cutaway drawings, and detailed illustrations in each book, DK¹s Visual Encyclopedias cover everything you¹ve ever wanted to know about animals, dinosaurs, and science. |
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A fresh, new look at the world of the dinosaurs—it's closer to our world than you might think! Did you know that Gallimimus could run faster than a racehorse, or that some dinosaurs were the same size as a human, while others were bigger than eight elephants? Did you know that magnolias and buttercups were among the flowers that grew in prehistoric times? This engaging, original book takes a completely new approach to the world of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. By comparing it with ourselves and with the massive variety of animals, habitats, and plant life that make up our world today kids can learn how dinosaurs are not so very different from them! |
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By Edwin Harris Colbert
American Museum of Natural History
Unknown Binding (49 pages)
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