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Oviraptor
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Oviraptor was an ominovorous dinosaur that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
about 75 million years ago.
Fossils
have been found in
Mongolia, as well a possible second specimen in
the Inner Mongolian region of China.
Oviraptor was about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long. It probably weighed
something in the region of 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms).
Physically, Oviraptor, like several of its relatives
(Caudipteryx,
Nomingia and
Protarchaeopteryx) seems to have been quite bird-like. Some appear to have a pygostyle
(fused final vertebrae as found in birds), and extensive coverings of feathers.
Oviraptor is also usually depicted as having a crest on its head similar to modern
cassowary birds, however although it is though likely that Oviraptor did have a crest
(its close relatives certainly did), the only recognised specimen of Oviraptor has
a crushed skull, so we can not be sure of the exact size, shape or positioning of Oviraptor's
crest.
When Oviraptor was first found
(it was discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews, and then described and named by
Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924),
it was thought that eggs were the
most important part of its diet.
The reason why eggs were thought to be important in Oviraptor's diet are:
Osborn noted
that Oviraptor's skull was found just inches away from a nest of dinosaur eggs
(believed at the time to be
Protoceratops eggs).
Additionally,
Henry Fairfield Osborn,
speculated that the animal's the toothless beak, as well as bones beneath its jaw, would
have formed an effective egg-piercing tool.
As a result of this,
Osborn
chose the name "Oviraptor", which means "egg seizer".
That said,
Osborn
did not seem entirely confident of the egg-eating hypothesis - he did
caution that the name "Oviraptor" might be misleading.
Recently however,
fossils of relatives of
Oviraptor have been found brooding their own eggs, and hence it is possible that the
eggs that Oviraptor was found close to, were actually its own.
As a result of these discoveries, many scientists now think that
Oviraptor may well have been an omnivore, possibly eating small animals, eggs,
insects and plants. An alternative or additional hypothesis is that Oviraptor
may have eaten molluscs such as clams - its jaws seem to be strong enough to
break their shells, and molluscs are found in the same geological formation as
Oviraptor.
Oviraptor was an omnivore (ate meat and plants) that lived about 75 million years ago
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Oviraptor Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Oviraptor:
- Oviraptor was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Oviraptor" means "egg seizer". The name was chosen by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924.
- Oviraptor was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Oviraptor was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Oviraptor was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Oviraptor was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Oviraptor lived about 75 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Oviraptor lived in Mongolia, and possibly China.
- Oviraptor was a omnivore (ate both meat and plants).
- Oviraptor was about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long.
- Oviraptor weighed about 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms).
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Oviraptor Books
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By Joanne Mattern
Brand: Weekly Reader Early Learning
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Provides information about oviraptors, small but quick dinosaurs, how they got their food, and whether they stole eggs from other dinosaur's nests or took care of their own. |
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By Susan H Gray
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Scientists who study dinosaurs often have to be good detectives. And like detectives, they sometimes come to the wrong conclusions. That's what happened when George Olson discovered the first Oviraptor fossil. Learn why Olson named the new dinosaur 'egg stealer' and how later scientists finally uncovered the truth about Oviraptor. |
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By Rob Shone
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This birdlike dinosaur lived in what is now Mongolia’s Gobi Desert where it preyed on the eggs of other dinosaur, giving it the name Oviraptor meaning “egg thief.” This volume follows the, relatively, small dinosaur through a dramatic day in the desert, from fleeing larger dinosaurs and trying to steal other dinosaur’s eggs. Lovely illustrations and simple text enthrall readers and guide them through the exciting life of the Oviraptor. A detailed description of the dinosaur and fossil facts are paired with the fictional story to create an enriching learning experience. |
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By Jennifer Zeiger
Cherry Lake Publishing
Released: 2013-12-13
Kindle Edition (24 pages)
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This book details the life of the dinosaur known as Oviraptor. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning when Oviraptor lived and what it likely looked like. They will also find out how it lived, from what it ate to how it dealt with enemies. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words. |
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By Joanne Mattern
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A fascinating series featuring creatures great and small helps youngsters build vocabulary and comprehension skills as they meet the reptile rulers of the prehistoric world. |
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By Wil Mara
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The name oviraptor means egg thief, but these small dinosaurs did not actually steal eggs. Readers will discover the truth about oviraptors, from what they looked like to where they lived. They will also learn what scientists think oviraptors ate instead of eggs. |
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By Michael P. Goecke
Brand: Buddy Books
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Readers will learn about various dinosaurs that lived long ago and the nature of their environment, including what they ate, how large they were, how fast they were, and much more. |
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By Dinosaur Coloring Books
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Come on and enjoy this kid friendly dino coloring book with a tremendous collection of images to color. Our coloring book features all the popular dinosaurs — plus recent discoveries! Over 50 highly detailed drawings spotlight the Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Iguanodon, Diplodocus, Carnotaurus, Oviraptor, Gastonia, Troodon, and more — some drawings have dinosaurs that are set in their natural habitats, while most pages leave some room for creativity to unfold in order to set their own dinosaur scene. A great choice for dinosaur fans of all ages! |
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By Dinosaur Books For Adults
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This adult coloring book contains 50 designs and coloring pages that are designed to promote stress relief and relaxation.
We leave some room on most pages to help promote creativity and drawing and developing your own scenes behind the dinosaur.
This coloring book for adults is a fantastic item for dinosaur lovers and coloring book enthusiasts that enjoy coloring simple coloring images and making their own drawings and scenery with different breeds of dinosaur, including T-Rex, Verlocarapotor and Triceratops to name a few. It is a great gift for adults as well as children.
The prehistoric designs in this book range in complexity, from simple, easy to color designs for beginners. To more complex detailed designs for the more experienced adult coloring book users. Not only has this book been designed to help allow the user to relieve stress, but also helps to promote creative expression by containing a variety of different styles, patterns and designs for you to color - including some silly, cartoon type dinosaurs. Not only is this coloring book for grown ups great value for money, but the images inside the book are compiled by different artists, this helps to ensure variety within the book.
The designs on the coloring pages inside this book are printed single sided to not only prevent bleed through, meaning this book is appropriate for a range of different coloring mediums, such as felt tips, coloring pencils, crayons and many more. But also allows the user to remove the pages for hanging or framing purposes without risking the loss of any of the other designs.
While this coloring book was designed with stress relief for adults in mind, this book is also suitable for people of all ages. |
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By Peter Curtis
Curiosity Books
Released: 2019-09-10
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Meet Dinosaur Flap, the nervous dinosaur who flaps her arms in a panic when anyone comes near her nest in this funny rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! series.
The Oviraptor is one of the most bird-like dinosaurs whose fossils have been found guarding eggs.
The wonderful rhyming text written by award-winning author Jeanne Willis, introduces Dinosaur Munch and various other dinosaur characters in a story suitable for the very youngest children. Very funny, and great to read aloud, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus has been approved by Dr. Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London, and the book contains a spread of simple dinosaur facts and a pronunciation guide. |
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Oviraptor Toys
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By Schleich
Schleich
Released: 2018-01-01
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- Made of high quality plastic
- Add to your Schleich Dinosaur collection!
Product Description:
The Schleich figures are modelled with attention to detail, hand-painted with care, and provide educationally valuable playtime. The Oviraptor lived over about 75 million years ago at the time of the Velociraptor. |
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Papo
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- Highly detailed and durable
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Imagine your own Jurassic time with Papo highly detailed dinosaurs. The wide range of dinosaurs will let children create their own adventures including the legendary T-Rex, the Velociraptor, the Pteranodon, the Triceratops and more. Papo is a reference in the world of figurines Thanks to the originality of its products and the extreme care taken with product quality and safety. In an age of mass consumption and throwaway goods, Papo remains true to its wish to produce fine toys that last over time and can be passed on from generation to generation. The range of products offers a wealth of 12 different universes ranging from animals made with astonishing degrees of realism to original characters from imaginary worlds. |
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All Schweich figures are lovingly hand-painted with detailed modelling and allow children to learn as they play. Utah raptor was a fast, agile Raptor, which would hunt herbivorous dinosaurs. |
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Bloco Toys
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Unique foam and plastic construction set Both boys and girls can enjoy. You simply plug the plastic connectors In the foam pieces and play! Blocks pieces are modular to enable you to build and shape a world of models. |
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Click Here | - THE EGG STEALER - Add this to your dinosaur collection, this Oviraptor, whose name means "egg stealer", was a small bipedal dinosaur which lived during the Upper Cretaceous period. It is believed to have been a carnivore and fond of eggs, which it probably smashed using its serrated beak.
- DEVELOPS DEXTERITY AND SPARKS THE IMAGINATION - We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. This Papo toy will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED AND DURABLE - This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognised. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic, includes egg and its measures approximately 4.5 inches; Suitable for ages: 3+ Years.
Product Description:
The Papo range comprises all kinds of People, Animals and Creatures, included in the Papo toy range are: Wild Animals, Farm Animals, Horses & Equestrian, Dinosaurs, Fantasy World, Knights, Historical Figures, Pirates, Fairytale Worlds and much more. Papo items feature true to life modelling, in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and are meticulously handpainted. |
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An individual card from the Yu-Gi-Oh trading and collectible card game (TCG/CCG). This is of the Super Rare rarity. |
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- DEVELOPS DEXTERITY AND SPARKS THE IMAGINATION - We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. This toy will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED AND DURABLE - This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognised. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic, includes egg and its measures approximately 4.5 inches; Suitable for ages: 3+ Years.
Product Description:
The Oviraptor, whose name means "egg stealer", was a small bipedal dinosaur which lived during the upper Cretaceous period.
It is believed to have been a carnivore and fond of eggs, which it probably smashed using its serrated beak.
This alert dinosaur measured approximately 2.50 m and had a long crest on its head.
Its large eye sockets suggest a keen view and lively nature.
It seems that its body was completely covered in feathers.
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- We take pride in the quality, innovation and design that have characterized our products for over 3 generations
Product Description:
The first skeleton of this dinosaur ever discovered was found atop a nest of eggs thought to belong to the small plant-eater Protoceratops. As a result, the new dinosaur was named Oviraptor, which means "egg thief". But in 1993, a supposed "Protoceratops" egg was found with an Oviraptor-like baby inside, proving that these kinds of eggs actually belonged to Oviraptor, not Protoceratops. Thanks to this discovery, scientists now think that Oviraptor may be misnamed. It probably didn't steal eggs - just the opposite, it took care of them!For over 25 years, Safari Ltd. has been proud to provide this premier line of scale model, dinosaur collectibles. These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. Each Carnegie dinosaur can have up to 25 steps of hand painting to ensure the highest quality in the world marketplace. |
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The largest and most complete collection on the market, to play, explore, and learn all about dinosaurs, marine reptiles, other prehistoric animals, and cave men. Each model is a faithful and detailed reproduction: every specimen developed according to the latest scientific discoveries, under the supervision of paleontologist, Dr. Stefano Piccini, who developed the whole collection in collaboration with other experts. Each model comes to life by skilled sculptors who reproduce the dynamic posture and proportions specific to the model, and a hand-painted finish. Each model is accompanied by an identity card full of info and tips to add to a "diary" of scientific expeditions. Perfect for children 4 to 12 years old with a passion for geology and paleontology; an educational experience that combines science with fun, learning with manual skills. All Geoworld products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and safety, and are rigorously tested to ensure compliance with the international safety protocols. Geoworld production centers adhere to strict guidelines ensuring the maintenance and observance of these standards.
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