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Spinosaurus
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Spinosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived during the late
Cretaceous period,
about 95 to 70 million years ago.
Until recently, it was thought that Spinosaurus was 39 feet (11.9 meters) long, and probably weighed 7 tons.
However, new research published in
2006, suggests that some Spinosaurus were
as much as 51 feet (17 meters) long and could have weighed 9 tons: This
would make Spinosaurus the largest known carnivore,
Spinosaurus had 6 feet (1.8 meters) spines on its back,
forming
a large fin (sometimes also called "sail").
The fin was probably used for temperature
regulation: the animal could face it towards or away from the sun, depending
on whether it needed to heat up or cool down.
The creature's name comes from this feature: Spinosaurus means
"spine lizard".
Spinosaurus also had surprisingly large arms, compared to related carnivores,
so it is possible that it may have been able to walk on all fours.
Spinosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 95 to 70 million years ago
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Spinosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Spinosaurus:
- Spinosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Spinosaurus" means "spine lizard".
- Spinosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Spinosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Spinosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Spinosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Spinosaurus lived between about 95 million years ago and 70 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Spinosaurus lived in Africa.
- Spinosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Spinosaurus's diet is believed to have included fish, like that of its relative, Baryonyx.
- Spinosaurus was somewhere between 39 feet (11.9 meters) and 51 feet (17 meters) long - its exact size remains a subject of research and debate.
- Spinosaurus weighed somewhere between 7 and 9 tons - its exact weight remains a subject of research and debate.
Spinosaurus Toys
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- Made in compliance with all safety regulations
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Spinosaurus had an unmistakable fan-shaped fin on its back.This vicious carnivore weighed several tons and could grow to fifty feet in length! Spinosaurus had a mouthful of sharp, straight teeth to help finish dinner. Dinner usually consisted of other dinosaurs or fish. Intelligently designed, the sail on its back performs many functions. For instance, this sail regulated temperature. Collecting heat or dispersing it, temperature is vital in cold-blooded dinosaurs. Also, it served to attract mates. Fun Facts: The fan-shaped fin could have been six feet tall! Zoological Name:Spinosaurus
Conservation Status: Extinct
Primary Habitat: Desert
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- The scale of these dinos are 1:20 -1:40
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Product Description:
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. The scale of these dinos are either 1:20 or 1:40. Detailed educational information in 5 languages are provided with each replica. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Each January, Safari Ltd introduces 2 new Carnegie models to encourage the collectibility of such an intriguing line. |
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Arms and legs of all dinos are movable. |
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- This meat-loving carnivore may look similar to a lizard, but this dino’s roarin’ for a teeth bearing battle!
- Create the ultimate dinosaur adventure!
Product Description:
This motorized Spinosaurus is sure to be a roaring success with young adventurers. He features lifelike head motions, poseable arms and legs, light-up eyes, and fierce roaring sounds for a realistic play experience. Control the dino's movements with easy-to-use forward and reverse buttons on the bottom of his tail. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (included). Measures 16" tall. |
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- Made of durable synthetic material. Hand Painted.
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- 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
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Great for kids. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History ranks among the largest natural history museums in the world, containing approx. 16 million specimens. This item is not only a toy, but an educational series of hand painted replicas that reveals the prehistoric world. All replicas are researched and authenticated by the experts at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Each quality molded, hand painted Carnegie replica includes an educational hang tag. |
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- Tested to meet highest safety standards
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Welcome to the 2008 "Collecta" range. Whether you are a discerning collector or a fan of the Natural World, "Collecta" has something for everyone. The 2008 Collection features over 90 new models, each one individually handcrafted to the highest standard. We have enlisted the help of numerous experts from around the world to ensure that every model is factually accurate and true to life. We hope you enjoy our models as much as we enjoy creating them. Quality is important, Safety is Essential. All our products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards. |
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- For Ages 4 & Up
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All the ferocity and savagery of the Jurassic Park dinos in 3 inches! These dino 2-packs can go anywhere you go. Collect them all and display them proudly. Each Jurassic Park Dino 2 Pack comes with two dinosaurs. |
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Spinosaurus Books
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By Michael O'Hearn
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By Christy Devillier
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By Ben Nussbaum
Soundprints
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Spinosaurus lives where a river meets the shores of an ocean. But when the river floods and heavy rains fall, she must find a place to wait for the water to recede. She thinks she has found the perfect spot. Includes a tear-out poster. |
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By Susan Heinrichs Gray
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Spinosaurus was a truly unique dinosaur. But it has certainly left behind plenty of questions for scientists to answer! Students will enjoy developing their own conclusions about the life and times of this spiny lizard. |
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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Spinosaurus, Baryonyx, Cristatusaurus, Brachiosaurus, Allosaurus, Carcharodontosaurus, Sigilmassasaurus, Antetonitrus, Nigersaurus, Rugops, Abrictosaurus, Rebbachisauridae, Sigilmassasauridae, Ceratosaurus, Massospondylus, Suchomimus, Ouranosaure, Lesothosaurus, Aliwalia, Afrovenator, Algoasaurus, Paranthodon, Aegyptosaurus, Amygdalodon, Euskélosaure, Giraffatitan, Cetiosauridae, Aetonyx, Azendohsaurus, Bahariasaurus, Vulcanodon. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Spinosaurus est un genre de dinosaures théropodes appartenant au clade des Spinosauridae et ayant vécu à l'Albien (partie supérieure du Crétacé inférieur, il y a environ 110 millions d'années) et au Cénomanien (base du Crétacé supérieur, il y a environ 97 millions d'années), dans ce qui est actuellement l'Afrique du Nord. Les connaissances actuelles sur ce dinosaure reposent principalement sur des ossements crâniens et postcrâniens décrits au début du siècle par le paléontologue allemand Ernst Stromer et associés à l'espèce Spinosaurus aegyptiacus. Toutefois, les ossements ont été détruits durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, en 1944, lors d'un raid aérien sur la ville de Munich. Une seconde espèce de Spinosaurus, S. maroccanus a été nommée sur base de vertèbres cervicales et dorsales et d'éléments crâniens provenant du Maroc mais la majorité des paléontologues la considèrent comme non valide. Spinosaurus est un animal au museau long et étroit portant une rangée sigmoïde de dents coniques. Les scientifiques s'accordent à dire que les Spinosauridae comme Spinosaurus, qui possèdent un crâne crocodiliforme, furent des animaux au moins partiellement piscivores, capable de se nourrir également d'autres proies comme de jeunes dinosaures et des p...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr |
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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Massospondylus, Spinosaurus, Barosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Kentrosaurus, Aardonyx, List of African Dinosaurs, Giraffatitan, Carcharodontosaurus, Abrictosaurus, Sigilmassasaurus, Ouranosaurus, Dryosaurus, Nigersaurus, Cetiosaurus, Megapnosaurus, Afrovenator, Antetonitrus, Elrhazosaurus, Suchomimus, Deltadromeus, Berberosaurus, Paralititan, Eocursor, Kangnasaurus, Heterodontosaurus, Lesothosaurus, Gyposaurus, Jobaria, Bahariasaurus, Elaphrosaurus, Eucnemesaurus, Rugops, Lurdusaurus, Melanorosaurus, Dicraeosaurus, Algoasaurus, Plateosauravus, Kryptops, Kemkemia, Aegyptosaurus, Atlasaurus, Australodocus, Malawisaurus, Stormbergia, Tazoudasaurus, Tornieria, Tendaguria, Eocarcharia, Cristatusaurus, Euskelosaurus, Dracovenator, Fabrosaurus, Rebbachisaurus, Nqwebasaurus, Spinophorosaurus, Vulcanodon, Lycorhinus, Thotobolosaurus, Chebsaurus, Spinostropheus, Lanasaurus, Aetonyx, Paranthodon, Janenschia, Karongasaurus, Blikanasaurus, Inosaurus, Dinosaur Deposits of Niger, Likhoelesaurus, Geranosaurus. Excerpt: Aardonyx Fossil range: Early Jurassic , 195 Ma Pre O S D C P T J K Pg N Aardonyx (Afrikaans aard , "earth" + Greek onux , "nail, claw") is a genus of prosauropod dinosaur . It is known from the type species Aardonyx celestae found from the Lower Jurassic Elliot Formation of South Africa . A. celestae was named after Celeste Yates, who prepared much of the first known fossil material of the species. It has arm features that are intermediate between prosauropods and sauropods . Based on the structure of the hind limbs and pelvic girdle of Aardonyx , the dinosaur normally moved bipedally but could drop to quadrupedal movement similar to Iguanodon . It shares some attributes with giant quadrupedal sauropods like Apatosaurus . Australian paleontologist Adam Yates and his team'... |
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This new series by renowned dinosaurs author Dougal Dixon looks at dinosaurs and the different places they lived more than 65 million years ago. The beautifully illustrated books feature some of the biggest, fiercest, fastest, and brainiest dinosaurs ever |
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