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Giganotosaurus
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Giganotosaurus was a carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur
that lived in Argentina
during the late Cretaceous period.
between approximately 93 to 89 million
years ago.
Giganotosaurus was up to 43 feet (13.2 meters) long,
and the largest animals probably weighed approximately 6.2 tons.
Fossils of
the giant
Sauropod dinosaur,
Titanosaurus, have been found near
Giganotosaurus, and it is therefore thought likely that Giganotosaurus
would have preyed on these herbivores.
There is also evidence that dinosaurs in the same family as Giganotosaurus
were pack hunters, and as a result, it seems probable that Giganotosaurus was
too.
Giganotosaurus has a number of noteable features. These include:
- Although larger than Tyrannosaurus rex,
Giganotosaurus only has a brain about half the size.
- Giganotosaurus has shorter and narrower teeth than
Tyrannosaurus rex, and these teeth
are particularly well adapted for slicing flesh.
- The brain of Giganotosaurus has a well-developed olfactory region, and the animal probably therefore
had a very good sense of smell.
- Recent research suggests that Giganotosaurus may have been a fast runner, perhaps capable of speeds
in excess of 30 miles per hour (14 meters per second).
Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 93 to 89 million years ago
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Giganotosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Giganotosaurus:
- Giganotosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Giganotosaurus" means "giant southern lizard".
- Giganotosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Giganotosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Giganotosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Giganotosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Giganotosaurus lived between about 93 million years ago and 89 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Giganotosaurus lived in southern Argentina.
- Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) with teeth adapted for slicing flesh. It is thought to have preyed upon herbivores (plant-eaters) such as the giant Sauropod, Titanosaurus. Fossils of close relatives to Giganotosaurus are suggestive of pack-hunting, and Giganotosaurus may well have hunted in packs too.
- Giganotosaurus was about 40 feet (12.2 meters) to 43 feet (13.2 meters) long.
- The largest Giganotosaurus weighed an estimated 6.2 tons.
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Giganotosaurus Books
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By Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
Released: July 1st, 2008
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Giganotosaurus: The Giant Southern Lizard (Graphic Dinosaurs (Paper))- Manufacturer: PowerKids Press
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- ISBN: 1404277129
- EAN: 9781404277120
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: July 1st, 2008
- Release Date: July 1st, 2008
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By Will Dare
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Released: April 4th, 2017
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How to Rope a Giganotosaurus (Dino Riders, 2)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Brand: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- ISBN: 1492636207
- UPC: 760789259005
- EANs: 9781492636205, 0760789259005
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 144
- Author: Will Dare
- Publication Date: April 4th, 2017
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By Marco Signore
Abbeville Kids
Released: October 26th, 2010
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Giant vs. Giant: Argentinosaurus and Giganotosaurus (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Abbeville Kids
- Brand: Abbeville Kids
- ISBN: 0789210134
- EAN: 9780789210135
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 64
- Author: Marco Signore
- Publication Date: October 26th, 2010
- Release Date: October 26th, 2010
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By Dougal Dixon
Brand: Picture Window Books
Released: January 1st, 2006
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- ISBN: 140481325X
- EAN: 9781404813250
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Dougal Dixon
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2006
- Release Date: January 1st, 2006
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By Joanne Mattern
Brand: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Released: January 12th, 2007
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Giganotosaurus (Let's Read About Dinosaurs; Weekly Reader, Early Learning Library)- Manufacturer: Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub
- Brand: Brand: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
- ISBN: 0836876962
- EAN: 9780836876963
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Joanne Mattern
- Publication Date: January 12th, 2007
- Release Date: January 12th, 2007
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By Sarah Howlett
Independently published
Released: September 28th, 2018
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Dinodoors: Gilly Giganotosaurus- Manufacturer: Independently published
- ISBN: 1724070576
- EAN: 9781724070579
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 33
- Author: Sarah Howlett
- Publication Date: September 28th, 2018
- Release Date: September 28th, 2018
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By Steve Beaumont
PowerKids Press
Released: January 1st, 2010
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Drawing Giganotosaurus and Other Giant Dinosaurs (Drawing Dinosaurs (Paper))- Manufacturer: PowerKids Press
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1448804302
- EAN: 9781448804306
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Steve Beaumont
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2010
- Release Date: January 1st, 2010
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By Janet Riehecky
Brand: Pebble Plus
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Giganotosaurus (Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Brand: Pebble Plus
- ISBN: 1429600381
- EAN: 9781429600385
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2009
- Release Date: January 1st, 2009
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Giganotosaurus Toys
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Schleich Dinosaurs Giganotosaurus Juvenile Educational Figurine for Kids Ages 4-12 Multicoloured, 25.3 x 6.8 x 9.7 cm (W x D x H)- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 15017
- EAN: 4055744029783
- PartNumber: 15017
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- Weight: 0.251 Pounds
- Color: Multicoloured
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- HEALTHY IMAGINATIVE PLAY. The Giganotosaurus juvenile from Schleich is carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
- PART OF A GROWING PLAY WORLD. The Giganotosaurus juvenile is part of the Dinosaurs collection of figurines and playsets from Schleich. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. The Dinosaurs Dino Set with Cave is an excellent accompaniment.
- BUILT TO LAST. As an 85-year-old German toy company, we are committed to manufacturing realistic toys with the highest standard of quality and safety for years of durable play and collectability. All products and the materials used meet or exceed the strictest applicable national and international toy safety requirements.
- EXPERT APPROVED. “Schleich playsets and figurines inspire kids to play imaginatively: an essential part of healthy childhood development so often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.” - Dr. Sandra Stone, open-ended play expert
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SCHLEICH Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 4-12, Giganotosaurus- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 15010
- EAN: 4055744029356
- PartNumber: 15010
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Features:- DETAILED AND REALISTIC Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
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- PART OF A GROWING PLAY WORLD The Giganotosaurus is part of the Dinosaurs collection of figurines and playsets from Schleich. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. The Dinosaurs Dinosaur Set with Cave is an excellent accompaniment.
- BUILT TO LAST As an 85-year-old German toy company, our toys are manufactured with the highest standard of quality and safety and all products and materials meet or exceed the strictest applicable safety requirements
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Papo Giganotosaurus- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55083
- EAN: 3465000550837
- PartNumber: 55083
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.8 Inches by 5.9 Inches by 7.1 Inches
- Weight: 0.74 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Stimulate and inspire imagination of children
- Hand painted
- Designed in France
- Extreme care taken with product quality and safety
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Gemini&Genius Jurassic Park Dinosaur World Super Colossal Giganotosaurus Rex with Movable Mouth Realistic Dinosaur Figurine Storytelling, Birthday Cake Topper, Role Playing,Collection Dinos for Kids- Manufacturer: Shenzhen Gemini Technoelogy LTD.
- Brand: gemini&genius
- PartNumber: Dinosaur Figure
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Safari Ltd. Prehistoric World - Giganotosaurus - Realistic Hand Painted Toy Figurine Model - Quality Construction from Safe and BPA Free Materials - for Ages 3 and Up- Manufacturer: Safari LTD
- Brand: Safari Ltd.
- Model: S303929
- UPC: 095866001001
- EAN: 0095866001001
- PartNumber: S303929
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 5.7086614115 Inches by 8.4645669205 Inches by 3.149606296 Inches
- Weight: 0.8 Pounds
Features:- A BIG NAME - The Giganotosaurus is speculated to be one of the largest theropod and terrestrial carnivorous dinosaurs. Living during the Late Cretaceous period in what is now Argentina, this dinosaur is one of the most recently revealed with its discovery dating only back to 1993.
- PREHISTORIC WORLD - Travel back to a land in time where creatures such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor and Stegosaurus roamed the earth. The Safari Ltd (R) Dinosaur collection features our vast array of figures in our Prehistoric Life collection.
- MADE WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING STANDARDS - Like all Safari Ltd products, the Safari Ltd Apatosaurus has been individually hand painted, features quality construction from phthalate and lead-free materials, and includes an educational hangtag in 5 languages.
- REALISTIC APPEARANCE FOR MULTIPLE USES - This realistic and fun figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, enthusiasts, teachers, and kids. Admire it on a shelf, use it in the classroom, or simply enjoy playing with it!
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS - Measures 14.5"L x 3.3"W x 4"H. For ages 3 and up.
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MOJO Deluxe Giganotosaurus Realistic Dinosaur Hand Painted Toy Figurine- Manufacturer: MOJO
- Brand: MOJO
- Model: 381013
- EAN: 5031923810136
- PartNumber: 381013
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 5.98425196850394 Inches by 12.4015748031496 Inches by 5.66929133858268 Inches
Features:- PREMIUM QUALITY: This figurine is a highly detailed, hand-painted, realistic depiction of a Deluxe Giganotosaurus sculpted by MOJO artisans
- COLLECTABLE & EDUCATIONAL: This toy figurine is both collectable and educational. Since each MOJO figurine is hand-painted, each one is truly one of a kind! The attention to detail of each figurine makes MOJO figurines ideal for school diorama projects
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