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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 Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
Released: August 15th, 2011
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- ISBN: 1448852072
- EAN: 9781448852079
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: August 15th, 2011
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Epic
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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
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By David White
Rourke Pub Group
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Oviraptor (Dinosaur Library)- Manufacturer: Rourke Pub Group
- ISBN: 0865925283
- EAN: 9780865925281
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- Author: David White
- Publication Date: March 1st, 1989
- Release Date: March 1st, 1989
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By Joanne Mattern
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
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Oviraptor (Let's Read About Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub
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- ISBN: 0836894219
- EAN: 9780836894219
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- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Joanne Mattern
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2009
- Release Date: January 1st, 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
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- Author: Peter Curtis
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By Julie Murray
Abdo Zoom
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- ISBN: 1532127189
- EAN: 9781532127182
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- 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
Childrens Pr
Released: March 1st, 2012
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Oviraptor (Rookie Read-About Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Childrens Pr
- ISBN: 0531209326
- EAN: 9780531209325
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Wil Mara
- Publication Date: March 1st, 2012
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By Susan H Gray
Child's World
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Oviraptor (Exploring Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Child's World
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- ISBNs: 9781631439810, 1631439812
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- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Susan H Gray
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2015
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Oviraptor Toys
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Dinosaur Model Simulated Before Archaeoteryx Figurine Realistic Plastic Jurassic Dinosaur Oviraptor for Animal Collection , Set of 3- Manufacturer: Hibon
- Brand: Hibon
- UPC: 742377825007
- EAN: 0742377825007
Features:- Made of high quanlity plastic, durable and sturdy
- Before Archaeoteryx (L x W x H): Approx. 7.09 x 4.72 x 4.13 inch, weight: 0.4 lb; Blue Oviraptor (L x W x H): Approx. 5.51 x 3.54 x 4.13 inch, weight: 0.37 lb; Pink Oviraptor (L x W x H): Approx. 5.51 x 3.54 x 4.13 inch, weight: 0.37 lb;
- This simulation dinosaur is very lovely made, with lifelike shape. Excellent detail and craftsmanship
- Great collectible, home desk decoration and party favors. Also a great gift for dinosaur lover
- Can be used as a ornament, inspire their imagination and curiosity, let them know some dinosaur knowledge, bring a lot of fun to them
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Flormoon Dinosaur Toy Realistic Oviraptor Plastic Early Educational Toys Cupcake Topper Party Gift for Kids 2+ Year Old- Manufacturer: FLORMOON
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- UPC: 727380059052
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- PartNumber: US0220EJ*10280
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CollectA Prehistoric Life Oviraptor Toy Dinosaur Figure - Authentic Hand Painted & Paleontologist Approved Model- Manufacturer: CollectA
- Brand: Collecta
- Model: 88411
- EAN: 4892900884110
- PartNumber: 88411
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 1.9685 Inches by 3.5433 Inches by 2.3622 Inches
- Weight: 0.03747858454 Pounds
Features:- FUN FACTS: Oviraptor had a heavy toothless beak designed for crushing food and a pair of incisors on its palate.
- PALEONTOLOGIST APPROVED: Working with experts from across the globe, Collecta hand-painted figurines are all factually accurate and paleontologist-approved, so little ones get to learn while they play.
- AUTHENTICITY: Each prehistoric sculpture has been approved by Anthony Beeson, a well respected expert in palaeoimagery who is also an art librarian, archaeologist and collector, based in the city of Bristol, England.
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- PRODUCT SPECS: Oviraptor measures 3.54 in L x 2.36 in W and is suitable for children ages 3 and up.
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Oviraptor Dinosaur Egg (Teaching Quality Recreation)- Manufacturer: Skulls Unlimited International
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- Brand: Flormoon
- UPC: 727380057119
- EAN: 0727380057119
- PartNumber: US0220EJ*10642
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- Brand: Geoworld
- Model: CL355K
- UPC: 811170013543
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- PartNumber: CL355K
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.0 Inches by 5.1 Inches by 1.5 Inches
Features:- Geoworld's Jurassic Hunters Oviraptor Dinosaur Model is a thrilling addition to any dinosaur lover's collection
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- Measures 5.1'' x 1.5'' x 3''
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SCHLEICH Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Toy, Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls 4-12 Years Old, Utahraptor- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 14582
- EAN: 4055744011627
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- Author: Schleich
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- Weight: 0.16 Pounds
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