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Sinosauropteryx
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Sinosauropteryx was a small carnivore (meat-eater) dinosaur that lived in
China during the early
Cretaceous period,
between about 125 and 122 million years ago.
Sinosauropteryx was about 3¼ to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 meters) long - most of its length
being taken up by its extremely long tail. It is estimated to have weighed around 5½ pounds (2.5 kilograms).
Fossils of
Sinosauropteryx show had a covering of what look like down-like feathers.
The usual interpretation is that these are indeed primitive feathers with a
very simple structure, however an alternative interpretation has also been
proposed - that they are the remains of collagen fibers. It has been noted
that patches appear on the sides of the body, back, neck skull, arms, leg,
and the top and bottom of the tail, suggesting that the animal was completely
covered with these "feathers" in life. On the tail, there are also
a series of lighter and darker bands, which may be the remains of melanin,
and thus give an indication of the animal's living appearance.
We also have some direct evidence of Sinosauropteryx's diet. One
fossil
specimen shows the remains of a lizard in its stomach. A second
fossil,
which is also believed to be Sinosauropteryx, was found to contain
the remains of the jawbones of three small mammals, two of the jaws
being from
Zhangheotherium (a Symmetrodont - an extinct order of primitive mammals),
and the other one being from
Sinobaatar (a Multituberculate - another extinct order of mammals).
Finally we also some information about the reproduction of
Sinosauropteryx. The fossil
which had a lizard as part of its preserved stomach content, also contained
a number of eggs (two of which can be clearly seen). It is not thought that these are eggs
that the animal ate (because they are in the wrong part of the body), but rather they
are thought to be the animal's own unlaid eggs. Each egg is about 1 inch (25 millimeters) wide,
and just under 1½ inches (38 millimeters) long.
Sinosauropteryx Timeline:
Sinosauropteryx was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 125 to 122 million years ago
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Sinosauropteryx Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Sinosauropteryx:
- Sinosauropteryx was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Sinosauropteryx" means "Chinese lizard-wing".
- Sinosauropteryx was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Sinosauropteryx was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Sinosauropteryx was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Sinosauropteryx was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Sinosauropteryx lived between about 125 million years ago and 122 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Sinosauropteryx lived in China.
- Sinosauropteryx was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Sinosauropteryx was about 3¼ to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 meters) long.
- Sinosauropteryx weighed about 5½ pounds (2.5 kilograms).
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By Michael William Skrepnick
Brand: Enslow Elementary
Released: April 1st, 2005
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Sinosauropteryx-Mysterious Feathered Dinosaur (I Like Dinosaurs!)- Manufacturer: Enslow Elementary
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- ISBN: 076602623X
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Michael William Skrepnick
- Publication Date: April 1st, 2005
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By Philip J Currie & Jan Sovak
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A Moment In Time With Sinosauropteryx (A Moment In Time Series)- Manufacturer: Red Deer Press
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- ISBN: 0968251234
- EAN: 9780968251232
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: 1
- Number of Pages: 56
- Authors: Philip J Currie, Eva B Koppelhus, Jan Sovak, Philip J. Currie
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By Shen Shixi
East China Normal University Press
Released: June 1st, 2013
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Sinosauropteryx Family Legend (Chinese Edition)- Manufacturer: East China Normal University Press
- ISBN: 7567506726
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- Number of Pages: 171
- Author: Shen Shixi
- Publication Date: June 1st, 2013
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By Tim Batty
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- ISBN: 1785216775
- EAN: 9781785216770
- PartNumber: 90 Illustrations, unspecified
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- Edition: Updated
- Number of Pages: 192
- Author: Tim Batty
- Publication Date: October 22nd, 2019
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By Donald Prothero
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Story Of The Dinosaurs In 25 Discoveries- Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
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- ISBN: 0231186029
- EAN: 9780231186025
- PartNumber: 54598392
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- Number of Pages: 488
- Author: Donald Prothero
- Publication Date: August 13th, 2019
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By British Museum (Natural History)
Brit. Museum (Nat. Hist.)
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Dinosaurs and Their Living Relatives- Manufacturer: Brit. Museum (Nat. Hist.)
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- Edition: New ed of 2 Revised ed
- Number of Pages: 72
- Author: British Museum (Natural History)
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By Lawrence M. Witmer
Franklin Watts
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The Search for the Origin of Birds (Prehistoric Life)- Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
- ISBN: 0531112322
- EAN: 9780531112328
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 63
- Author: Lawrence M. Witmer
- Publication Date: October 1st, 1995
- Release Date: October 1st, 1995
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- ISBN: 5011921048878
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- PartNumber: 51-19
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- Weight: 0.82 Pounds
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LEGO The Movie 2 Rex’s Rexplorer; 70835 Building Kit, Spaceship Toy with Dinosaur Figures (1172 Pieces)- Manufacturer: LEGO
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- Model: 6250836
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Virtual Explorer Prehistoric Safari 4-in-1 VR, AR, hands-on play and learning system with Dino Excavation Kit, VR Goggles and App, Augmented Reality cards and Explorer Guide- Manufacturer: Uncle Milton
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- Use the 3D augmented reality cards with your VR goggles to view interactive 3D model images of different dinosaurs in your hand! NOTE: cards are required to unlock VR and AR experiences in app.
- Includes virtual reality (VR) headset, free app, 9 augmented reality and VR cards, dinosaur bone excavation kit, and explorer activity guide poster
- Works with smart phones between 2 7/8 and 3-inches wide and 4 3/4 and 6 1/8 inches long. Requires Android version 4.3 or newer or iOS version 8.4 or newer.
- Part of the Uncle Milton Virtual Explorer line of products where real and virtual play connect. Part of a STEM-based educational program inspiring kids to learn about and discover their world.
- This interactive 4-in-1 experience combines exciting virtual reality and augmented reality technology with hands-on dinosaur activities and real STEM learning as you travel through prehistoric times!
- Use the dinosaur dig kit to excavate the bones of a T. rex from clay rock with the included dig tools. Then assemble the bones to complete your very own T-Rex dinosaur skeleton model.
- Use the explorer activity guide poster with your T. rex skeleton to learn about T. rex anatomy, abilities and more. Find answers and the VR/AR cards that unlock exciting virtual adventures.
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- Includes virtual reality (VR) headset, free app, 9 augmented reality and VR cards, dinosaur bone excavation kit, and explorer activity guide poster
- Works with smart phones between 2 7/8 and 3-inches wide and 4 3/4 and 6 1/8 inches long. Requires Android version 4.3 or newer or iOS version 7 or newer.
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Tedco 4D Vision Woolly Mammoth Anatomy Model- Manufacturer: Tedco
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- Model: 26110
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