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Spinosaurus



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Scientific Classification
  Kingdom Animalia
  Phylum Chordata
  Class Sauropsida
  Superorder Dinosauria
  Order Saurischia
  Suborder Theropoda
  Superfamily Spinosauroidea
  Family Spinosauridae
  Subfamily Spinosaurinae
  Genus Spinosaurus
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.

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

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

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Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Spinosaurus:
  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.

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Spinosaurus was a huge meat-eating dinosaur that had a series of spines on its back. Spinosaurus walked on two legs and was about 40-50 feet long and weighed 4 tons or more. It had a large head with sharp, straight, non-serrated teeth in powerful, crocodile-like jaws. This Spinosarus replica is handpainted and comes equipped with a booklet containing scientifc data and a figure of a human on the same scale, to facilitate comparison of the size. Sculpted in close cooperation with the Natural History Museum of Humboldt- University Berlin.
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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 (32 x 15 cm). Suggested age 3+
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Spinosaurus In The Storm (Smithsonian Prehistoric Pals) (Smithsonian's Prehistoric Pals)
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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.
Spinosaurus (Dinosaurs Set 3)
By Christy Devillier

Buddy Books
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Spinosaurus (Introducing Dinosaurs)
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Childs World
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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.
Spinosaurus and Other Dinosaurs of Africa (Dinosaur Find)
By Dougal Dixon

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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
Spinosaurus (Discovering Dinosaurs)
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Looking At-- Spinosaurus: A Dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period (The New Dinosaur Collection)
By Tamara Green

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Spinosaurus - Discovering Dinosaurs.
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