Spinosaurus

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Spinosaurus Timeline:

Spinosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 95 to 70 million years ago

Related Information & Resources

• Spinosaurus - Probably, the largest land carnivore in history

• African Dinosaurs - Spinosaurus lived in Africa.
  
  
• Cretaceous Period - Spinosaurus lived between about 95 million years ago and 70 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period
  
  
• Dinosaur Names
  
  
• Dinosaur Types
  
  
• Saurischian Dinosaurs
  
  
• Spinosaurus Pictures
  
  
• Theropod Dinosaurs

Spinosaurus Facts

1. Spinosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
   
   
2. "Spinosaurus" means "spine lizard".
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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).
   
   
5. Spinosaurus lived between about 95 million years ago and 70 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
   
   
6. Spinosaurus lived in Africa.
   
   
7. Spinosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
   
   
8. Spinosaurus's diet is believed to have included fish, like that of its relative, Baryonyx.
   
   
9. 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.
   
   
10. Spinosaurus weighed somewhere between 7 and 9 tons - its exact weight remains a subject of research and debate.

Spinosaurus Toys

Schleich Spinosaurus Schleich Released: 2008-09-15 Toy List Price: $19.99* Lowest New Price: $16.99* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) 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: Spinosaurus is the largest of all known carnivorous dinosaurs, even larger than Tyrannosaurus rex and Giganotosaurus. These estimates suggest that it was around 16 to 18 meters in length (52.5 to 59.1 ft) and 7 to 9 tonnes (7.7 to 9.9 tons) in weight. Approx. 13 in. long. Scale 1:40 Ages 5+

Spinosaurus Papo Released: 2008-08-21 Toy List Price: $23.99* Lowest New Price: $23.60* Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Papo Spinosaurus is 6.5" tall It has an articulated jaw Mix and match with other Papo dinosaurs Product Description: Enter the exciting world of Papo! A line of hand painted French figurines that are popular the world over, Papo figures are highly detailed in every respect. Start your Papo collection today! Warning Choking Hazard! Contains small parts, not for children under 3.

Safari LTD Carnegie Spinosaurus Safari Toy List Price: $30.00* Lowest New Price: $26.60* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) 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: 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. Featured is our Carnegie Collection Spinosaurus Size: 12.5" L x 6" H Ages 3+

Playmobil Adventure - Spinosaurus with Dino Nest Playmobil Toy List Price: $29.99* Lowest New Price: $24.99* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Playmobil Dino Nest Product Description: The Playmobil Spinosaurus with Dino Nest includes a large, protective Spinosaurus mother, who had a nice, hidden nest of dinosaur eggs, 2 of which have hatched into Spinosaurus babies! The set includes a shaded rock area for the nest so the babies are protected, but that doesn't stop the 2 exploring scientists with their supplies from stumbling upon the nest! Help the mama keep her babies safe and sound!

Fisher-Price® Imaginext Mega Spinosaurus Fisher-Price Toy List Price: $32.99* Lowest New Price: $44.35* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Imaginext Dinosaurs gives pre-school boys an age-appropriate way to experience the ultimate dinosaur fantasy adventure 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.

Safari LTD Carnegie Spinosaurus Safari Toy List Price: $12.00* Lowest New Price: $7.60* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) 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: 9 inches long, 5.5 inches high

Great Dinosaurs - Spinosaurus Safari Toy Lowest New Price: $5.70* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Ages 3+ plastic Product Description: Extra large, fierce dinosaurs featuring some of the best known dinos that romed the earth millions of years ago. Affordable collectibles deom Safari's experts. 5 language educational information included. Size of Spinosaurus is 11" L x 6" H (27.9 x 6cm). Ages 3+.

Deluxe Spinosaurus 1:40 Scale Figure Collecta Toy Lowest New Price: $24.99* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Size: 32cm x 16cm Tested to meet highest safety standards Product Description: 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.

Allosaurus Papo Toy Lowest New Price: $17.15* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Allosaurus

Jurassic Park Dino 2 Pack - Spinosaurus & Tyrannosaurus Hasbro Toy Lowest New Price: $23.87* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: 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.

Spinosaurus Books

Spinosaurus In The Storm (Smithsonian Prehistoric Pals) (Smithsonian's Prehistoric Pals) By Ben Nussbaum Soundprints Paperback (36 pages; 1) List Price: $6.95* Lowest New Price: $5.83* Lowest Used Price: $7.82* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: 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.

Spinosaurus (Introducing Dinosaurs) By Susan Heinrichs Gray Child's World Library Binding (24 pages; 1) List Price: $25.64* Lowest New Price: $21.54* Lowest Used Price: $17.83* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: 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.

Spinosaurus (Dinosaurs Set 3) By Christy Devillier Buddy Books Library Binding (32 pages; 1) List Price: $25.65* Lowest New Price: $14.82* Lowest Used Price: $14.82* Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here

Spinosaurus Vs. Giganotosaurus: Battle of the Giants (Edge Books, Dinosaur Wars) By Michael O'Hearn Edge Books Library Binding (32 pages; 1) List Price: $25.32* Lowest New Price: $16.47* Lowest Used Price: $30.82* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 16:43 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here ISBN13: 9781429639361 Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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