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Albertosaurus
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Albertosaurus was a carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur that lived in the
late Cretaceous period,
approximately 76 to 74 million years ago, in
North America. It was a bipedal (walking on two legs) creature, with
tiny two-fingered hands, and a massive head containing dozens of large
sharp teeth.
Albertosaurus was around 26 feet (7.9 meters) long, and weighed
approximately 3 tons. It was much smaller than its relative
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
The first specimen discovered was a partial skull discovered in 1884
from an outcrop near the Red Deer River in Alberta,
Canada,
and was
initially incorrectly assigned to the the species
Dryptosaurus (also known at the tim as "Laelaps incrassatus")
by
Edward D. Cope.
The name Albertosaurus was coined by
Henry Fairfield Osborn,
in a brief note in his
1905
paper describing
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
About 30
fossil specimens
of Albertosaurus have been found to date. This includes 22 individuals
found at a single site, which is highly suggestive of pack behavior.
Finally, it is worth noting that some paleontologists have suggested that the Asian
Tyrannosauroid, Alectrosaurus,
may actually be a species of Albertosaurus.
Albertosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 76 to 74 million years ago
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Albertosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Albertosaurus:
- Albertosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Albertosaurus" means "Alberta lizard" (after the province of Alberta in Canada). The name was chosen by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1905.
- Albertosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Albertosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Albertosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Albertosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Albertosaurus lived between about 76 million years ago and 74 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Albertosaurus lived in North America.
- Albertosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Albertosaurus may well have been a pack animal with several individuals working together to bring down prey.
- Fossils of 22 individuals were found together at one site, which is the reason why scientists think that Albertosaurus was a pack hunter.
- Albertosaurus was about 26 feet (7.9 meters) long.
- Albertosaurus weighed about 3 tons.
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By Kathryn Clay
Capstone Press Released: February 1st, 2019 Paperback (32 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Albertosaurus (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1543560113
- EAN: 9781543560114
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Kathryn Clay
- Publication Date: February 1st, 2019
- Release Date: February 1st, 2019
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By Monique Keiran
Raincoast Books Released: May 8th, 1999 Hardcover (56 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Albertosaurus: Death of a Predator (Discoveries in Paleontology)- Manufacturer: Raincoast Books
- Brand: Raincoast Books
- ISBN: 1551922584
- EAN: 9781551922584
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 56
- Author: Monique Keiran
- Publication Date: May 8th, 1999
- Release Date: May 8th, 1999
Physical Description:- Size: 9.5 Inches by 10.25 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 1.0 Pounds
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By Parragon Books
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- Brand: Parragon Books
- ISBN: 168052481X
- EAN: 9781680524819
Details:- Product Category: Board book
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 10
- Author: Parragon Books
- Publication Date: December 25th, 2018
- Release Date: December 25th, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 10.4 Inches by 11.2 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 1.3 Pounds
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By Dreaming Tortoise
Big & Small Released: August 1st, 2016 Paperback (32 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Fearsome Albertosaurus (When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth)- Manufacturer: Big & Small
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- ISBNs: 192524881X, 9781925248814
- EAN: 9781925248814
- PartNumber: unknown
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Dreaming Tortoise
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2016
- Release Date: August 1st, 2016
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By T V Padma
Bearport Publishing Released: August 1st, 2006 Library Binding (32 pages)
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Click Here | Description: The Albertosaurus Mystery: Philip Currie's Hunt in the Badlands (Fossil Hunters)- Manufacturer: Bearport Publishing
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- ISBNs: 159716254X, 9781597162548
- EAN: 9781597162548
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: T V Padma
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2006
- Release Date: August 1st, 2006
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By Brian Barlics
Black Rose Writing Released: April 11th, 2013 Paperback (32 pages)
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- ISBN: 1612961959
- EAN: 9781612961958
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: First Printing
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Brian Barlics
- Publication Date: April 11th, 2013
- Release Date: April 11th, 2013
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- Weight: 0.24912235606 Pounds
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By Tatsuya Miyanishi
Museyon Released: May 20th, 2019 Hardcover (40 pages)
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Click Here | Description: I Really Love You (Tyrannosaurus Series)- Manufacturer: Museyon
- Brand: Museyon
- ISBN: 1940842263
- EAN: 9781940842264
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 40
- Author: Tatsuya Miyanishi
- Publication Date: May 20th, 2019
- Release Date: May 20th, 2019
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By Eric P Felber, Jan Sovak & Philip J. Currie
Brand: Red Deer Press Released: April 1st, 1998 Hardcover (48 pages)
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Click Here | Description: A Moment In Time With Albertosaurus (A Moment In Time)- Manufacturer: Red Deer Press
- Brand: Brand: Red Deer Press
- ISBN: 0968251218
- EAN: 9780968251218
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: 1
- Number of Pages: 48
- Authors: Eric P Felber, Philip J Currie, Jan Sovak, Eric P. Felber, Philip J. Currie
- Publication Date: April 1st, 1998
- Release Date: April 1st, 1998
Physical Description:- Size: 9.46 Inches by 6.92 Inches by 0.37 Inches
- Weight: 0.7 Pounds
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- Brand: Mattel
- Model: GCX77
- UPC: 887961737523
- EAN: 0887961737523
- PartNumber: GCX77
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 8.4645669205 Inches by 14.566929119 Inches by 3.7401574765 Inches
- Weight: 8.81849048E-4 Pounds
Features:- Battle Damage Albertosaurus Features Double Damage
- spring-loaded damage panel feature that snaps back on impact to reveal the battle damage
- Strike the panel to reveal the bones; Strike again to reveal the organs
- Also features opening mouth
- Albertosaurus is 14-inches long
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Click Here | Description: Mid-Land Scientific Albertosaurus Dinosaur Claw Pendant Necklace (344-1)- Manufacturer: Mid-Land Scientific
- Brand: Mid-Land Scientific
- UPC: 769553540363
- EAN: 0769553540363
- PartNumber: 344-1
Details:Features:- These realistic dinosaur claw pendants are hand painted and made in Canada from injection-molded plastic under the supervision of paleontologists to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Each claw comes with an information card, and hangs on a black cord.
- This hand claw is from the large adult Albertosaurus. It was the most common tyrannosaurid and the dominant predator of its time. These dinosaurs were about the same size as a large White Rhino.
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- Brand: HANSA
- Model: 7770
- EAN: 4806021977705
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 25.59 Inches by 10.63 Inches by 7.87 Inches
- Color: Gray
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- Each Hansa plush comes with a TAG with teaching/care instructions
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- EAN: 6335204315211
Physical Description:- Weight: 0.81 Pounds
- Color: Albertosaurus
Features:- Material: 600D polyester. Approx Dimensions:17.3" H x 11" L x 5.1" W.
- Compartments: 2*sides mesh pockets for bottle or umbrella,1*main compartment, simple and practical.
- The zipper withstanding 500 times repeatedly pull test and two mesh pockets with large volume for 2.4 L bottle water.
- Breathable and comfortable,sponge mesh material to ease kids back and shoulder,Adjustable padded shoulder straps for cushioned comfort.
- Available in different colors to fit your personal style. Perfect for school, hiking, camping, shopping, overnight stay etc.
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- Model: 7765
- EAN: 4806021977651
- PartNumber: 7765
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 43.31 Inches by 24.8 Inches by 10.63 Inches
- Color: Green
Features:- Handcrafted, highly realistic and very cuddly plush toy
- Each Hansa plush comes with a TAG with teaching/care instructions
- Suitable for all children ages 3 years and up
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- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 15018
- EAN: 4059433028682
- PartNumber: 15018
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 2.283 Inches by 2.008 Inches by 7.283 Inches
- Weight: 0.137 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids of every age; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
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- Model: GJP33
- UPC: 887961815221
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- PartNumber: GJP33
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- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
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Features:- This larger-sized Jurassic World Massive Biters dinosaur action figure features realistic moves and animated movement for total battle play control!
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- Movie-inspired sculpting, movable joints, authentic color and realistic texture make the figure come alive!
- For ages 4 and up.
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