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Saltopus
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Saltopus is one the earliest known dinosaurs. It was a
carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in the
Triassic period
about 225 to 222 million years ago.
Its fossils were found
in Scotland by Friedrich von Huene in
1910.
Saltopus was about 2 feet (60 centimeters) in length,
and only weighed around 2 pounds (1 kilogram).
The fossils of
Saltopus that have so far been found are incomplete (mostly consisting of hind limb
fragments), so some information
about the creature is uncertain. However, it is believed that Saltopus was bipedal,
had five-fingered hands, and a mouth full of sharp teeth. Saltopus is believed to have
eaten insects, and perhaps scavenged meat from animal carcasses. It is also thought
to have been a fast-runner.
Although traditionally
classified as a
Theropod dinosaur, some scientists have recently
argued that Saltopus may not have been a dinosaur at all - but a close relative of the
earliest dinosaurs (a "dinosauriform"). Knowing how to
classify Saltopus
is of course difficult, because the fossils
which we have so far found, are incomplete.
Saltopus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 225 to 222 million years ago
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Saltopus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Saltopus:
- Saltopus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Saltopus" means "hopping foot".
- Saltopus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Saltopus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Saltopus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Saltopus was not itself an ancestor of birds). However, some scientists have suggested that Saltopus may not actually be a Theropod dinosaur, nor even a dinosaur at all - but could be a dinosaur relative ("dinosauriform").
- Saltopus lived between about 225 million years ago and 222 million years ago, during the Triassic period.
- Saltopus lived in Scotland.
- Saltopus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Saltopus could have eaten insects, and may also scavenged carcasses too.
- Saltopus was about 2 feet (60 centimeters) long.
- Saltopus weighed about 2 pounds (1 kilogram).
- Saltopus is only known for incomplete fossils (mostly fragments of its hind limbs), so much of the information about the animal is uncertain.
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By Lee Bennett Hopkins
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What if your favorite dinosaurs could sing and play like you? Find out in these delightfully dizzy poems! |
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What color were dinosaurs? Why were there so many different types of dinosaurs? What killed the dinosaurs? Who found the first fossil? These are just a few of the questions answered in this fun and approachable look at the age of dinosaurs. |
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In the summer of 1923, the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple makes what should an uneventful research trip to the Museum of Natural History with her nephew Derek and her soon-to-be step-daughter Belinda in tow. But as she interviews the various curators for her article on the museums of London, she soon discovers that the Museum of Natural History is a hothouse of professional rivalry and jealousy, particularly between Dr. Smith Woodward, the Keeper of Geology - responsible for the fossil collection, and Dr. Pettigrew, the Keeper of Minerology - responsible for the Museum's fabulous gem collection. On a later trip, as closing time nears, Daisy hears two voices followed by a tremendous crash and rushes into the next hall to discover Dr. Pettigrew dead - murdered amidst a pile of dinosaur bones.
Daisy's fiance, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard, is assigned to investigate and together they must unravel a most baffling case of missing gems, dispossessed European royalty, professional rivalry and murder most foul.
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Filled with facts about the amazing creatures that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago. More then just a book about dinosaurs--contains hundreds of prehistoric animals and plants to spot on every double-page. You won't stop searching until you've found them all! |
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The Complete Book of Dinosaurs teaches children in grades 1 to 3 about the amazing world of Dinosaurs while reinforcing basic skills at the same time! This best-selling 352 page workbook features lively passages about dinosaurs, reading comprehension activities, test preparation guidance, and science and math instruction. Offering games, puzzles and other fun activities this book includes a complete answer key. Over 4 million in print! The best-selling Complete Book series offers a full complement of instruction, activities, and information about a single topic or subject area. Containing over 30 titles and encompassing preschool to grade 8 this series helps children succeed in every subject area! |
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