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Allosaurus
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Allosaurus was a common carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur
in North America during the late Jurassic and early
Cretaceous period,
approximately 154 to 135 million
years ago. Allosaurus
fossils
have also been found in Africa and
Australia.
Allosaurus was up to 39 feet (11.9 meters) long,
and weighed approximately 1.7 tons.
Some scientists believe Allosaurus was too heavy to chase down prey, and
therefore was probably a scavenger. However, others believe that Allosaurus
may have been quite agile, and could even have hunted in packs to bring down
giant herbivores (plant-eaters) such as
Apatosaurus or
Diplodocus.
The first Allosaurus
fossil
was incorrectly described as a "petrified horse hoof".
In fact, it was a caudal vertebra (tail bone) of this dinosaur, although
it was not recognized as such at the time.
Using much more material, including a partial skeleton,
Othniel C. Marsh
published the first description of Allosaurus in 1877.
One of the most important Allosaurus specimens found, was
discovered in
Wyoming,
in 1991.
This animal, which has been nicknamed "Big Al", was actually smaller than
average for its particular species of Allosaurus (it was probably not fully grown),
and even though many bones showed signs of infection (which may have contributed to the animal's death),
was very important because the skeleton was 95% complete. Furthermore, the same team which discovered
"Big Al", also subsequently discovered a second well-preserved specimen, which has been nicknamed
"Big Al Two".
The discovery, and possible life-story of "Big Al", served as inspiration
for a special episode of the BBC/Discovery TV series, Walking With Dinosaurs ,
entitled "The Ballad of Big Al".
Allosaurus has been designated the official state
fossil of
Utah,
since
1988.
Allosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 154 to 135 million years ago
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Allosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Allosaurus:
- Allosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Allosaurus" means "different lizard" or "strange lizard". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1877.
- Allosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Allosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Allosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Allosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Allosaurus lived between about 154 million years ago and 135 million years ago, during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods.
- Allosaurus lived in North America, Africa and Australia.
- Allosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Some scientists think that Allosaurus was probably a scavenger, but others think it was an active predator. There is even possibility that Allosaurus may have been a pack hunting animal, with individuals working together to bring down prey.
- Allosaurus was about 39 feet (11.9 meters) long.
- Allosaurus weighed about 1.7 tons.
- Allosaurus is the official state fossil of Utah.
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Allosaurus Books
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By Sally Ann Lee
Capstone Press
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Allosaurus (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
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- ISBN: 1491423749
- EAN: 9781491423745
- PartNumber: illustrations
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Sally Ann Lee
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2015
- Release Date: January 1st, 2015
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By Rebecca Sabelko
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Allosaurus (The World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Epic
- ISBN: 1681038358
- EAN: 9781681038353
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2020
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By Tim Bradley
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I am Allosaurus (I Am Prehistoric)- Manufacturer: Arbordale Publishing
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- ISBN: 164351749X
- EAN: 9781643517490
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- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Tim Bradley
- Publication Date: January 21st, 2020
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By Allan Dipalma
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- Author: Allan Dipalma
- Publication Date: September 13th, 2020
- Release Date: September 13th, 2020
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By Tracy Lee Ford
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Allosaurus (Paleo Profiles)- Manufacturer: Independently published
- ISBN: 1096719517
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- Number of Pages: 74
- Author: Tracy Lee Ford
- Publication Date: May 2nd, 2019
- Release Date: May 2nd, 2019
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By Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
Released: August 30th, 2009
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Allosaurus: The Strange Lizard (Graphic Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Powerkids Pr
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1435885880
- EAN: 9781435885882
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: August 30th, 2009
- Release Date: August 30th, 2009
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By Ron Wilson
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Allosaurus (Dinosaur Lib Series)- Manufacturer: Rourke Pub Group
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- ISBN: 0865922063
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- Author: Ron Wilson
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- Weight: 0.75 Pounds
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- Model: GWD10
- UPC: 887961938050
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- Brand: gemini&genius
- UPC: 769638081941
- EAN: 0769638081941
- PartNumber: Dinosaur Figure
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- Color: Allosaurus
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- 【Great Detail】It is hand painted with amazing detail, realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, teachers, and kids. Another special characteristic of this figure is the care in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated.
- 【Beautifully Finished and Durable】This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognized. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic.
- 【SIZE】Large lifelike Dinosaurus Figure at 4 inches tall and 9.8 inches length; Weighs 6 ounces. Suitable for ages: 3 plus Years. Use by children under 8 should be supervised by adult.
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Papo - Hand-Painted - Dinosaurs - Allosaurus - 55078 - Collectible - for Children - Suitable for Boys and Girls - from 3 Years Old- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55078
- EAN: 3465000550783
- PartNumber: 55078
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- Weight: 0.15873282864 Pounds
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- UPC: 760385073623
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Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus Toy Dinosaur Figure for Boys & Girls 3 and Up, Realistic Figurine- Manufacturer: Safari Ltd.
- Brand: Safari Ltd.
- Model: 284929
- UPC: 095866284909
- EAN: 0095866284909
- PartNumber: 284929
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 0.9 Inches by 7.7 Inches by 4.6 Inches
- Weight: 0.15 Pounds
Features:- While not as large or famous as Tyrannosaurus Rex, Allosaurus is still a well-known meat-eating dinosaur, often depicted antagonizing the plant-eating Stegosaurus. Its sharp teeth, sharp claws and powerful jaws made it a fearsome and formidable force to be reckoned with.
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- Model: 387383
- EAN: 5031923873834
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.88976377952756 Inches by 2.16535433070866 Inches by 6.45669291338583 Inches
- Weight: 0.213848394319331 Pounds
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- UPC: 194735034093
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