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Parasaurolophus
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Parasaurolophus was a large plant-eating dinosaur that lived in
North America during the late Cretaceous period,
about 76 to 74 Million
years ago.
Parasaurolophus was 33 feet (10 meters) long, 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall,
and weighed about 3 to 4 tons.
The crest on its head was up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and hollow,
and it is for this feature that the creature was named: its name means
"near crested lizard" and was chosen in reference to
Saurolophus.
Skulls with shorter crests have been found. At first, it was believed that
these were from a different species, but now scientists believe that
females had shorter crests than the males. Scientists generally believe
that the crests were used to help visually recognize other members of the same
species, as well as for making sounds.
An unique feature of Parasaurolophus, is a notch that appears in its
backbone. One possibility is that the crest may have fitted into this
notch when the animal was running through dense forest, using the crest could
as deflector to push away low hanging branches.
Parasaurolophus Timeline:
Parasaurolophus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 76 to 74 million years ago
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Parasaurolophus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Parasaurolophus:
- Parasaurolophus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Parasaurolophus" means "near crested lizard".
- Parasaurolophus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Parasaurolophus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Parasaurolophus was a Hadrosaur (usually known as "duck-billed dinosaur") - a member of a group of related herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs that were very successful in the Cretaceous period.
- Parasaurolophus lived between about 76 million years ago and 74 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Parasaurolophus lived in North America.
- Parasaurolophus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Parasaurolophus was about 33 feet (10 meters) long, and 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall.
- Parasaurolophus weighed about 3 or 4 tons.
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Parasaurolophus Toys
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Schleich
Released: 2008-09-15
Toy
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Click Here | - True to life modeling
- Made in compliance with all safety regulations
- With the Schleich-S tag, symbol for the highest quality
Product Description:
Hand-painted replica measures: 9.75"L x 2.75"W x 3.75"H. Scale 1:40 |
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Safari
Toy
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Click Here | - 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
- The scale of these dinos are 1:20 -1:40
- All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health
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 Parasaurolophus replica measures 7.5 inches long, 5 inches high. |
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Papo
Released: 2008-08-21
Toy
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Click Here | - He is realistic greenish tan in color
- He is a realistic greenish-tan color
- Mix and match with other Papo dinosaurs
Product Description:
Our Parasaurolophus is a high quality, hand painted figure that inspires creative and imaginative play. Age 2 and up. |
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Fisher-Price
Toy
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Click Here | - Pull the trigger under the tail to make the head move
- Recommended for ages 4 to 7
Product Description:
Watch out! Whip the Duck-Billed Dino head moves, and he's walking fast! Imagine a primitive civilization of humans and dinosaurs, living in a lush, green land. One side - the predators are using up its natural resources, wiping out everything and everyone that gets in their way. The other side - the ecovores want to preserve their land. And they're willing to fight to make that happen. Will the predators succeed in destroying the land, causing their own extinction? Or will the ecovores stop the destruction and make the land a place where dinosaurs and human can live together peacefully? With Imaginext Adventures, anything is possible. Measures 6"H. |
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Safari
Toy
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Click Here | - A 3 L x 2 H (7.5 x 5 cm) vinyl replica
- Age 3+
Product Description:
The Wild Safari hand-painted, authentic, and affordable dinosaur replicas stimulate creative play. Children love them for their playful poses, quality, and collectible range, as well as their educational value. A color-coded 5-language educational hang tag is included with each replica. This baby Parasaurolophus measures 3" L x 2" H (7.5 x 5 cm). Age 3+ |
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Puzzled, Inc
off-white Toy
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Click Here | - Includes 38 pieces; measures 16 x 5 x 15.5 inches when assembled!
- Brand new, in original box, ships directly from our warehouse.
- See item description below for further details.
Product Description:
This adorable 3-D puzzle, ''Parasaurolophus Lr'' by Puzzled, Inc, will challenge your loved one to exercise their spatial thinking and fine motor skills while offering hours and hours of fun as they figure how to put together all of these 38 wooden pieces till they create a exciting Parasaurolophus Lr measuring 16 x 5 x 15.5 inches. Measures 5 x 15.5 x 16 inches when assembled.Exciting and educational, this awesome 3-D puzzle would make a great gift for anyone: your child, spouse, neighbor, or even a business partner! |
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Puzzled, Inc
off-white Toy
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Click Here | - Includes 38 pieces; measures 11 x 3.5 x 10 inches when assembled!
- Brand new, in original box, ships directly from our warehouse.
- See item description below for further details.
Product Description:
This attention-grabbing 3-D puzzle, ''Little Parasaurolophus'' by Puzzled, Inc, will challenge your loved one to exercise their spatial thinking and fine motor skills while offering hours and hours of fun as they figure how to put together all of these 38 wooden pieces till they create a affordable Little Parasaurolophus measuring 11 x 3.5 x 10 inches. Measures 3.5 x 10 x 11 inches when assembled.Exciting and educational, this exciting 3-D puzzle would make a great gift for anyone: your child, spouse, neighbor, or even a business partner! |
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Safari
Toy
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Click Here | - Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Dinosaur collection
- Hand-painted, phthalate free, safety tested
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 Parasaurolophus replica measures 6.5 inches long, 3 inches high. |
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Animal Planet
Toy
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Click Here | Product Description:
Collect All Three Playsets Each Sold Separately. |
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Wild Republic
Toy
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This 12-inch parasaurolophus is made from very soft plush. You'll love to cuddle with Cuddlekins. |
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