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Oviraptor
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Oviraptor was an ominovorous dinosaur that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
about 75 million years ago.
Fossils
have been found in
Mongolia, as well a possible second specimen in
the Inner Mongolian region of China.
Oviraptor was about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long. It probably weighed
something in the region of 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms).
Physically, Oviraptor, like several of its relatives
(Caudipteryx,
Nomingia and
Protarchaeopteryx) seems to have been quite bird-like. Some appear to have a pygostyle
(fused final vertebrae as found in birds), and extensive coverings of feathers.
Oviraptor is also usually depicted as having a crest on its head similar to modern
cassowary birds, however although it is though likely that Oviraptor did have a crest
(its close relatives certainly did), the only recognised specimen of Oviraptor has
a crushed skull, so we can not be sure of the exact size, shape or positioning of Oviraptor's
crest.
When Oviraptor was first found
(it was discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews, and then described and named by
Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924),
it was thought that eggs were the
most important part of its diet.
The reason why eggs were thought to be important in Oviraptor's diet are:
Osborn noted
that Oviraptor's skull was found just inches away from a nest of dinosaur eggs
(believed at the time to be
Protoceratops eggs).
Additionally,
Henry Fairfield Osborn,
speculated that the animal's the toothless beak, as well as bones beneath its jaw, would
have formed an effective egg-piercing tool.
As a result of this,
Osborn
chose the name "Oviraptor", which means "egg seizer".
That said,
Osborn
did not seem entirely confident of the egg-eating hypothesis - he did
caution that the name "Oviraptor" might be misleading.
Recently however,
fossils of relatives of
Oviraptor have been found brooding their own eggs, and hence it is possible that the
eggs that Oviraptor was found close to, were actually its own.
As a result of these discoveries, many scientists now think that
Oviraptor may well have been an omnivore, possibly eating small animals, eggs,
insects and plants. An alternative or additional hypothesis is that Oviraptor
may have eaten molluscs such as clams - its jaws seem to be strong enough to
break their shells, and molluscs are found in the same geological formation as
Oviraptor.
Oviraptor was an omnivore (ate meat and plants) that lived about 75 million years ago
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Oviraptor Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Oviraptor:
- Oviraptor was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Oviraptor" means "egg seizer". The name was chosen by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924.
- Oviraptor was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Oviraptor was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Oviraptor was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Oviraptor was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Oviraptor lived about 75 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Oviraptor lived in Mongolia, and possibly China.
- Oviraptor was a omnivore (ate both meat and plants).
- Oviraptor was about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long.
- Oviraptor weighed about 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms).
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Oviraptor Books
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Epic
Released: August 1st, 2020
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Oviraptor (World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Epic
- ISBN: 1681038374
- EAN: 9781681038377
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2020
- Release Date: August 1st, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 8.75 Inches by 7.0 Inches by 0.25 Inches
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By Joanne Mattern
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Released: January 16th, 2009
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Oviraptor (Let's Read About Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub
- Brand: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
- ISBN: 0836894219
- EAN: 9780836894219
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Joanne Mattern
- Publication Date: January 16th, 2009
- Release Date: January 16th, 2009
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By Peter Curtis
Macmillan Children's Books
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Dinosaur Flap! The Oviraptor- Manufacturer: Macmillan Children's Books
- ISBN: 1509850341
- EAN: 9781509850341
- PartNumber: 9781509850341
Details:- Product Category: Board book
- Edition: Main Market Ed.
- Author: Peter Curtis
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- Weight: 0.6834330122 Pounds
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By Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
Released: August 30th, 2011
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Oviraptor: The Egg Thief (Graphic Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Powerkids Pr
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1448852072
- EAN: 9781448852079
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: August 30th, 2011
- Release Date: August 30th, 2011
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By Julie Murray
Abdo Zoom
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Oviraptor (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Abdo Zoom
- Brand: Abdo Zoom
- ISBN: 1532127189
- EAN: 9781532127182
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Julie Murray
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2019
- Release Date: August 1st, 2019
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By Wil Mara
Scholastic
Released: March 1st, 2012
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Oviraptor (Rookie Read-About Dinosaurs (Library))- Manufacturer: Scholastic
- Brand: Scholastic
- ISBN: 053120863X
- EAN: 9780531208632
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Wil Mara
- Publication Date: March 1st, 2012
- Release Date: March 1st, 2012
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By Janet Riehecky
The Childs World Inc
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Oviraptor (Dinosaur Series) (Spanish Edition)- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- ISBN: 1567661467
- EAN: 9781567661460
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riehecky
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Oviraptor Toys
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VOSAREA Oviraptor Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls 4- 12 Years Old Oviraptor Dinosaur Figure Stocking Stuffer for Kids- Manufacturer: VOSAREA
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- Model: Y1016QOCMVFK08787AIXF8Z
- PartNumber: Y1016QOCMVFK08787AIXF8Z
Physical Description:- Size: 1.3779527545 Inches by 5.118110231 Inches by 3.93700787 Inches
- Weight: 0.09479877266 Pounds
- Color: Egg Thief Dragon Pattern
Features:- perfect for decorating bedrooms, living rooms, windowsills, balconies, etc.
- The dinosaur model is a great gift for children. Let your kid learn about dinosaurs knowledge.
- Creative dinosaur ornament design, you can use it as a photo prop to take some good pics.
- and natural appearance, fine workmanship, artistic atmosphere for your home.
- With interesting design to attract people and brings you more happy and good mood.
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Holztiger Oviraptor Toy Figure- Manufacturer: C & J Direct GmbH & Co. KG
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- Model: 80339
- EAN: 4013594803397
- PartNumber: 80339
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.54 Inches by 5.12 Inches by 0.91 Inches
- Weight: 0.1212542441 Pounds
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- You can share with them and learned finger plays, songs or dance
- Tones and sounds are learned and imitated
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Oviraptor Dinosaur Egg (Teaching Quality Recreation)- Manufacturer: Skulls Unlimited International
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Schleich Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls, Realistic Oviraptor Toy Figurine- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: Schleich
- Model: 15001
- EAN: 4055744020193
- PartNumber: 15001
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Author: Schleich
Physical Description:- Size: 4.331 Inches by 1.772 Inches by 5.197 Inches
- Weight: 0.08 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Bring back the rare Oviraptor from the Jurassic times!
- Crafted from research and representations of living Oviraptors!
- Made of high quality plastic
- Carefully detailed—from each wing feather to each tooth
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LC JoyCre 11PCS Mini Dinosaur Bones for Sandbox Kids Toys Realistic T-rex Skull Set Carnotaurus Velociraptot Brachiosaurus Oviraptor Nigersaurus Diplodocus Dilophosaurus Dracorex Triceratops- Manufacturer: LC JoyCre
- Brand: LC JoyCre
- PartNumber: LC210604KLTG-BL1011
Physical Description:- Size: 2.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches
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- ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY MATERIAL - Made of high quality ABS.Sturdy enough quality and safety for years of durable play and collectability.
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- THE PERFECT SOCKS - Different varieties of animal figures are worth to be collected, decorating children's bookcase, desk and room.Party gifts, birthday party games, educational purposes, party decorations, party gifts, handouts or rewards. The ideal party gift or gift for a dinosaur theme birthday party.
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- Model: FVJ94
- UPC: 887961660555
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- Model: FMM63
- UPCs: 887961577136, 706970394490, 762319491657
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- PartNumber: FMM63
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Publication Date: February 16th, 2021
- Release Date: February 16th, 2021
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- Color: Brown
Features:- Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World!
- Based on the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex from Jurassic World, Super Colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex is approximately three feet long with realistic detail and decoration.
- Large figure features articulated arms and legs, and extra-wide jaws that can open and close.
- Super Colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex can swallow up to 20 mini action figure dinosaurs whole (sold separately).
- To release the dinosaurs, open the door on the belly.
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