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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 Julie Murray
Abdo Zoom
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This title introduces readers to the small and feathered dinosaur, the Oviraptor. More information about what it looked like, what it ate, and where its fossils have been found will be discovered in this book. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO. |
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By Rob Shone
Powerkids Pr
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Introduces the oviraptor; describes in graphic novel form its life as a female cares for her nest and survives on her own, hunting for food and avoiding enemies; and provides information on oviraptor fossils and the other creatures in the story. |
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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 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. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a Did-You-Know section, and an overview of the geologic time scale. |
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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
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 Joanne Mattern
Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub
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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 Mark A. Norell
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Released: 1999-10-12
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Known as the egg-stealing killer for many years, a recent discovery in 1993 showed the true nature of the Oviraptors that forever changed their historical reputation. |
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By Meish Goldish
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Describes how Roy Chapman Andrews discovered many dinosaur bones in the Gobi Desert and concluded that the Oviraptor was an egg thief, and how Mark Norell traveled to the same site and discovered that the Oviraptor was really a good parent. |
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Oviraptor Toys
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By Schleich
Schleich
Released: 2018-01-01
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Click Here | - Bring back the rare Oviraptor from the Jurassic times!
- 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 75Â million years ago at the time of the Velociraptor. |
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Papo
Released: 2018-06-15
Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | - Stimulate and inspire imagination of children
- Designed in France
- Highly detailed and durable
Product Description:
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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Click Here | - Name: Souleating Oviraptor
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Yu-gi-oh! - Souleating Oviraptor - Structure Deck Dinosmasher's Fury |
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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.
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Dark. Dinosaur/Effect. 4. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can take 1 Dinosaur-Type monster from your Deck, and either add it to your hand or send it to the Graveyard. You can target 1 other Level 4 or lower Dinosaur-Type monster on the field; destroy it, then Special Summon 1 Dinosaur-Type monster from your Graveyard in Defense Position. You can only use each effect of "Souleating Oviraptor" once per turn. |
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Jurassic World Toys
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Click Here | - Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World
- Straight from the film, Indoraptor wreaks havoc and fear with his mere presence
- Act out ferocious battle scenes and relive all the exciting adventure of the movie
Product Description:
​Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World! There's a mysterious villain stalking the area and he's after anything or anyone that moves! Straight from the film, Indoraptor wreaks havoc and fear with his mere presence. His ominous features include slick black scales, long arms with dagger-like claws and extra articulation that he will use to catch anyone that crosses him. Act out ferocious battle scenes with Indoraptor and relive all the exciting adventure of the movie! Colors and decorations may vary. |
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Bloco Toys
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Click Here | - Includes: 60 foam pieces and plastic connectors with instructions sheet
- Stem learning: promotes development of logical-problem solving and spatial intelligence
- Safe to play: big thumbs-up from parents for resistant pieces that are safe, soft to the touch and washable. Lead-free, BPA-free and phthalate-free
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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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Papo
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Click Here | - Hand painted
- Highly detailed, realist and durable figurine
- Stimulate and inspire imagination of children
Product Description:
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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Click Here | - Hand Painted Dinosaur Egg to Give Life Like Appearance
- Large 6 Inch Egg
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This is an exact replica of an oviraptor dinosaur egg. Oviraptors were bipedal predators of the Cretaceous period. Fossil remains of these dinosaurs and their eggs have been found in regions of the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. Egg measures over 6 inches in length. |
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Click Here | - High Potency Serrapeptase promotes and maintains healthy sinus and airway function and healthy immune response
- Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme that comes from the Serratia bacteria species strain E15
- High Absorption Magnesium supports bone density, helps maintain a normal, regular heartbeat and supports overall cardiovascular health
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High Potency Serrapeptase, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan, Supports Healthy Sinuses |
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