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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
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Oviraptor (Epic, World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: EPIC
- ISBN: 1644872927
- EAN: 9781644872925
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- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2020
- Release Date: August 1st, 2020
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By Peter Curtis
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Dinosaur Flap! The Oviraptor- Manufacturer: Macmillan Children's Books
- ISBN: 1509850341
- EAN: 9781509850341
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- Edition: Main Market Ed.
- Number of Pages: 0
- Author: Peter Curtis
Physical Description:- Size: 6.02361 inches by 7.40156 inches by 0.82677 inches
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By David White
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Oviraptor (Dinosaur Library)- Manufacturer: Rourke Pub Group
- ISBN: 0865925283
- EAN: 9780865925281
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: David White
Physical Description:- Size: 10.5 inches by 7.75 inches by 0.25 inches
- Weight: 0.68 pounds
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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: Gareth Stevens Pub
- Brand: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
- ISBN: 0836894219
- EAN: 9780836894219
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Joanne Mattern
- Publication Date: January 16th, 2009
- Release Date: January 16th, 2009
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By Julie Murray
Abdo Zoom
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Oviraptor (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: 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
Physical Description:- Size: 9.25 inches by 6.5 inches by 0.25 inches
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By Wil Mara
Scholastic
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Oviraptor (Rookie Read-About Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Childrens Pr
- 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
Physical Description:- Size: 7.25 inches by 6.25 inches by 0.25 inches
- Weight: 0.3 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
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: August 30th, 2011
- Release Date: August 30th, 2011
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- Weight: 0.85098433132 pounds
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Oviraptor Toys
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Papo - Hand-Painted - Dinosaurs - Blue Oviraptor - 55059 - Collectible - for Children - Suitable for Boys and Girls - from 3 Years Old- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55059
- EAN: 3465000550592
- PartNumber: 55059
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.1102362173 inches by 4.724409444 inches by 1.8110236202 inches
- Weight: 0.08 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
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- FRENCH CREATION AND KNOW-HOW - All Papo creations are designed and developed in France, with the constant aim of providing a high quality play and learning medium
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- Model: HTK71
- UPC: 194735192496
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 2.7205 Inches by 13.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches
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Wonders of The Wild: Oviraptor Polyresin Statue- Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys
- Brand: HiPlay
- Model: STASA5038
- EAN: 4897057885386
- PartNumber: SA5038
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Physical Description:- Size: 8.0 inches by 16.0 inches by 12.0 inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- An import from Star Ace Toys
- Sculpted by the renowned artist Sean Cooper
- Immerse yourself in the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 75 to 71 million years ago
- Measures approximately 12.6” tall
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Dinosaur Easter Egg Toys Dig Kit for Kids, Science STEM Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys Girls, Discover 12 Dino Eggs Excavation Fossil Digging Dragon Toy, Educational Archaeology Party Games- Manufacturer: Genovega
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- PartNumber: XHXA-KKD-00122
Physical Description:- Size: 2.5 inches by 12.5 inches by 4.7 inches
- Color: White
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- 12 STANDABLE DINOS---12 kinds of dinosaurs are randomly packaged into 12 dinosaur eggs. Including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Pterosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Oviraptor, Brachiosaurus, etc.
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Holztiger Oviraptor Toy Figure- Manufacturer: C & J Direct GmbH & Co. KG
- Brand: Goki
- 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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Safari Ltd Dinosaur Skulls TOOB - 11 Mini Figurines Including Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, Oviraptor, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex and More - Educational Toy Figures for Boys, Girls & Kids Ages 3+- Manufacturer: Safari Ltd
- Brand: Safari Ltd.
- Model: 687404
- UPCs: 787718727763, 899998101475, 958666874032, 095866687403, 793631327515
- EANs: 0095866687403, 0958666874032, 0793631327515, 0787718727763, 0899998101475
- PartNumber: SF687404
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 12.99 inches by 2.05 inches by 2.05 inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 pounds
- Color: Multi
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- Learn and Play: An excellent tool for education, the Dinosaur Skulls Toob encourages children to delve into the fascinating world of paleontology and learn about different dinosaur species.
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UANDME 12pcs Dinosaur Figures for Boys Realistic Dinosaur Toys for Kids 3-5 Dinosaur Cake Toppers Decoration Mini Dinosaur Figures- Manufacturer: Uandme
- Brand: UANDME
- EAN: 6931976212996
- PartNumber: Sets
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 2.0 inches
- Weight: 0.70327461578 Pounds
- Color: Multi_color
Features:- This Dinosaur figures are fun and educational for boys and girls 3 years up. Each dinosaur figurine will inspire imaginative paly and curiosity about science. Great for a school project and science project.
- Realistic dinosaur appearance and natural color. This dinosaur toys set is high quality, each figure is finely hand painted and sculpted by experts which ensures authenticity.
- With true-to-life detail, appealing color, and active poses, these models are designed for teachers, students, children, collectors, dinosaur lovers and pastry cook everywhere.
- Great for miniature Halloween Christmas decorations, landscape scenes, imaginative play, birthday cake topper & Jurassic period baby shower party theme decor etc.
- Dinosaurs toy figurines set includes 12pcs plastic dinosaur: Dilophosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Pachycephalosaurus, Diplodocus, Spinosaurus, Ankylosaur, Stegosaurus, Parasaurolophus and Oviraptor. This dinosaur toy playset is phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health.
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