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Stegosaurus
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Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in North
America and
Europe
(the first European specimen was found in
Portugal in
2006)
during the
late Jurassic period,
about 155 to 144 million years ago.
The creature's name, which was chosen by
Othniel C. Marsh
in 1877, means "roof lizard".
Stegosaurus was up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long. An average Stegosaurus was
around 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, and weighed 2 tons.
Stegosaurus had much longer hind legs than forelegs, and very strong muscles
around its hips. So, although Stegosaurus walked on all fours, it is
thought likely that the animal could have lifted
its forelegs off the ground to eat from the branches of trees.
Stegosaurus bony plates on its back that could have been used for
protection, and possibly temperature regulation.
The largest of the plates were over 2
feet (60 centimeters) high.
Nobody is absolutely sure how the plates on the back were arranged, because
the plates have never been found still attached to the skeleton.
Some scientist believe the plates may have lay flat on the skin. However,
most scientists believe the plates stood erect on the back, and were arranged
in pairs or a zigzag pattern.
Stegosaurus also had pairs of spikes on its
tail which were about 3 feet (0.9 meters) long. There were several species
of Stegosaurus, and the number of tail spikes varied between Stegosaurus
species.
One unusual feature of Stegosaurus, which was first noted by
Othniel C. Marsh,
is that the animal had a large canal in the hip region of the spinal
chord, that could have accommodated a structure about 20 times larger than
the creature's brain. There has been a lot of speculation about this region,
including the idea that dinosaurs like Stegosaurus had a second "brain"
which controlled reflexes in the rear of the animal. A more recent idea
about this, is that canal accommodated a glycogen body, a structure which
is also found in some living birds.
Stegosaurus has been designated the official state fossil of
Colorado,
since
1982.
Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 155 to 144 million years ago
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Stegosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Stegosaurus:
- Stegosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Stegosaurus" means "roof lizard". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1877.
- Stegosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Stegosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Stegosaurus lived between about 155 million years ago and 144 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
- Stegosaurus lived in North America and Europe.
- Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Stegosaurus was typically about 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, but some animals grew up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long.
- Stegosaurus weighed about 2 tons.
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Stegosaurus Books
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By Anna Obiols
B.E.S. Publishing
Released: September 1st, 2012
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Stegosaurus: The Friendliest Dinosaur (Dinosaur Books)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Explore
- Brand: B.E.S. Publishing
- ISBNs: 143800107X, 9781438001074
- EAN: 9781438001074
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 36
- Author: Anna Obiols
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2012
- Release Date: September 1st, 2012
Physical Description:- Size: 9.38 Inches by 9.38 Inches by 0.08 Inches
- Weight: 0.4 Pounds
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Bellwether Media
Released: August 1st, 2019
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Stegosaurus (The World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Bellwether Media
- ISBN: 1618917293
- EAN: 9781618917294
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2019
- Release Date: August 1st, 2019
Physical Description:- Size: 8.8 Inches by 7.1 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.25 Pounds
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By Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Picture Window Books
Released: February 1st, 2018
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A Stegosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Pirate (Dinosaur Daydreams)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- Brand: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 1515821331
- EAN: 9781515821335
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
- Publication Date: February 1st, 2018
- Release Date: February 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 10.8 Inches by 8.7 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.26 Pounds
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By Tammy Gagne
Pebble Books
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Stegosaurus: A 4D Book (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Pebble
- Brand: Pebble Books
- ISBN: 151579556X
- EAN: 9781515795568
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Tammy Gagne
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2018
- Release Date: August 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 8.8 Inches by 10.6 Inches by 0.1 Inches
- Weight: 0.3 Pounds
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By Dr. Paul Barrett
Natural History Museum
Released: September 1st, 2017
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Stegosaurus: An Extraordinary Specimen and the Secrets It Reveals- Manufacturer: Natural History Museum, London
- Brand: Natural History Museum
- ISBN: 0565093886
- EAN: 9780565093884
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 48
- Author: Dr. Paul Barrett
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2017
- Release Date: September 1st, 2017
Physical Description:- Size: 6.75 Inches by 9.0 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 1.0 Pounds
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By Will Dare
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Released: November 6th, 2018
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How to Scare a Stegosaurus (Dino Riders, 6)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Brand: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- ISBN: 1492668125
- UPC: 760789272141
- EANs: 0760789272141, 9781492668121
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 128
- Author: Will Dare
- Publication Date: November 6th, 2018
- Release Date: November 6th, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 7.75 Inches by 5.75 Inches by 0.32 Inches
- Weight: 0.2 Pounds
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By Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Purple House Press
Released: September 1st, 2007
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The Shy Stegosaurus of Cricket Creek- Manufacturer: Purple House Press
- Brand: Purple House Press
- ISBN: 1930900376
- EAN: 9781930900370
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 218
- Author: Evelyn Sibley Lampman
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2007
- Release Date: September 1st, 2007
Physical Description:- Size: 8.42 Inches by 5.56 Inches by 0.58 Inches
- Weight: 0.6 Pounds
Features:- Used Book in Good Condition
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By Lois G. Grambling
Troll Communications Llc
Released: February 1st, 1998
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Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!?- Manufacturer: Troll Communications Llc
- ISBN: 0816733872
- EAN: 9780816733873
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Lois G. Grambling
- Publication Date: February 1st, 1998
- Release Date: February 1st, 1998
Physical Description:- Size: 11.0 Inches by 8.75 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 0.3 Pounds
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By Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Puffin
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Never Teach a Stegosaurus to Do Sums- Manufacturer: Puffin
- Brand: Puffin
- ISBN: 0241387434
- EAN: 9780241387436
- PartNumber: 39568594
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Author: Rashmi Sirdeshpande
- Publication Date: May 27th, 2021
- Release Date: May 27th, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 11.73226 Inches by 9.96061 Inches by 0.15748 Inches
- Weight: 0.52249556094 Pounds
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Stegosaurus Toys
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Jurassic World Mega Destroyers Stegosaurus Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur Figure with Movable Joints, Realistic Sculpting & Advanced Attack Feature, Breakout Feature Herbivore, Kids 4 Years & Up- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GWD62
- UPC: 887961938593
- EAN: 0887961938593
- PartNumber: GWD62
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 6.5 Inches by 4.0 Inches by 14.0 Inches
- Weight: 1.1 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Be a part of thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World Dino Escape!
- These large Jurassic World Mega Destroyers dinosaurs figures break out of their restraints and have ferocious attack features! They're ready for a huge amount of battle action!
- Great for active play or creating a mega display, each figure includes movable joints, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration. Each sold separately, subject to availability.
- It's the perfect gift for ages 4 years old and up especially Jurassic World fans and those who love dinosaurs!
- Download the Jurassic World Facts app (Android and iOS) for more dinosaur fun! App lets you scan your dinosaur and watch it come to life, zoom in on dinosaurs up close, hear dinosaur roars, learn fun dinosaur facts and more.
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MOJO Stegosaurus Realistic Dinosaur Toy Replica Hand Painted Figurine- Manufacturer: MOJO
- Brand: MOJO
- Model: 387043
- EAN: 5031923870437
- PartNumber: 387043
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.4960629855 Inches by 1.574803148 Inches by 2.9527559025 Inches
- Weight: 0.2645547144 Pounds
- Color: Mixed
Features:- Toy Stegosaurus figurine
- Hand painted. Highly detailed and true to life
- Collectable, educational and ideal for school diorama projects
- The perfect gift for enquiring minds
- Made to the highest specifications using the finest materials. MOJO Toy Figurines are Distributed by Legler Toys USA Inc.
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Papo Stegosaurus Multi- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55079
- EAN: 3465000550790
- PartNumber: 55079
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.7 Inches by 8.7 Inches by 1.6 Inches
- Weight: 0.0440924524 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Papo new 2019 !
- Hand painted
- Designed in France
- Highly detailed, realist and durable figurine Made with extreme care and quality
- Stimulate and inspire imagination of children
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Stegosaurus Toy
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Gemini&Genius Stegosaurus Dinosaur Action Figure Jurassic Dino Toys Green Science Educational Realistic Design Dinosaur Figure Gift for Kids Party and Classroom Prize Supplies- Manufacturer: Shenzhen Gemini Technology LTD.
- Brand: gemini&genius
- Model: Dinosaur Figure
- UPC: 726980988106
- EAN: 0726980988106
- PartNumber: Dinosaur Figure
Details:Physical Description:Features:- 【Experience the Jurassic】Stegosaurus is one of the most easily identifiable dinosaur genera, due to the distinctive double row of kite-shaped plates rising vertically along the rounded back and the two pairs of long spikes extending horizontally near the end of the tail. This incredibly lifelike with an articulated which provides you with a realistic experience in Jurassic World.
- 【Pretty Dinosaur】It's very pretty but for a long time it was considered the stupidest dinosaur, because its brain was no larger than a tennis ball and weighed only 80 g, especially considering that its body weighed 4.5 tonnes. Today we believe that it had a kind of second brain in the base of its tail.
- 【Develop Dexterity and Spark the Imagination】We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. The toys will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- 【Great Detail】It is hand painted with amazing detail, realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, teachers, and kids. Another special characteristic of this figure is the care in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated.
- 【Beautifully Finished and Durable】This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognized. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic, its measures approximately 6.3 inches length; Suitable for ages: 3 plus Years. Use by children under 8 should be supervised by adult.
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ZURU ROBO Alive-Dino Wars-Series 1 Stegasaurus, Multi (7131-S001)- Manufacturer: ZURU
- Brand: Robo Alive
- Model: 7131-S001
- UPC: 193052031846
- EAN: 0193052031846
- PartNumber: 7131
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.33 Inches by 14.96 Inches by 9.06 Inches
- Color: Multi
Features:- REALISTIC STEGOSAURUS MOVEMENTS: This stegosaurus walks and sounds like a real dinosaur! With realistic looking eyes and large light up back plates this Stegosaurus really comes alive! The advanced robotic technology means this Stegosaurus is ready for any Battle. Armor up and get ready for the Dino Wars!
- NEW DINO BLASTER: This Stegosaurus is ready for Battle! Fully equipped with a dino blaster that can fire 7 feet and three plates of defensive armor. Perfect for any dino battle!
- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Robo Alive’s advanced technology brings this Raptor to life! Combining high quality technology with a realistic design, this Raptor really comes to life!
- PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 x Stegosaurus, 3 x Defensive Armor, 1 x Dino Blaster, 1 x Instruction Booklet
- ROBO ALIVE: Robo Alive features functioning robotic pets, that move and act like they're real! They're more than alive - they're Robo Alive!
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PNSO Dinosaur Museums Series (Stegosaurus Biber & Rook 1:35 Scientific Art Models)- Manufacturer: PNSO
- Brand: PNSO
- EAN: 6974180730276
- PartNumber: PNSO
Physical Description:- Color: Stegosaurus Biber & Rook 1:35 Scientific Art Models
Features:- 【Scientifically Accurate Figurines】The dinosaur models are reconstructed by using both science and art method. Bring life back to the most amazing animals once inhabited on Earth；
- 【Impressive Level of Details】This 1:35 Stegosaurus Sci-art Model with exciting pose, an articulation jaw and lifelike paint job captures this animal’s personality. Durable and eco-friendly materials used, the engaging model inspires imaginative play and drama creation.
- 【Additional Educational Support】The ancillary informative manual, exhibition-level posters and online educational videos, including model-creating story and how-to-draw-dinosaur videos, help to know science knowledge while learning drawing techniques. It is not only a perfect gift for dinosaur lovers, but also suitable for families, educational organizations/institutes.
- 【Diversity of Species】PNSO will constantly research and develop the variety of models including some rarely seen species which can feed the sustained passion for prehistoric animals, and provide more play combinations and scene matching.
- 【Artworks of ZHAO Chuang & Yang Yang】Mr. ZHAO Chuang, a scientific artist, designed all the model prototypes, illustrated the posters and narrated all the videos. Ms. YANG Yang, a science writer for children, wrote all the words. As the preferred copyright partner for museums, scientists and publishers around the world, more and more published PNSO books will enrich furthering reading.
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Dinosaur Plush Toy, 17" Stegosaurus Stuffed Animal Throw Plushie Pillow Doll, Soft Cute Fluffy Friend Hugging Cushion - Present for Every Age & Occasion- Manufacturer: AULUDA
- Brand: AULUDA
- UPC: 655366052707
- EAN: 0655366052707
- PartNumber: auluda-dinoworld
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 17.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches
- Color: Stegosaurus 17"
Features:- ★Comfortable Companion: Dinosaur (Stegosaurus) hug toy presents a super soft, cute & adorable build that is comfortable to hug during sleep. Kids, teens & adults love these classic & collectible comfy critters.
- ★Premium Materials: Made of top quality plush fabrics. Feather PP cotton filler stuff in this Fully dressed Dino plush toy. High quality inner is really comfortable to hold and support your every resting body placement around it. The dinosaur doll is so huggable.
- ★Length: 17" (44 cm) long in full of softness and able to tangle. Fully cover in soft plush ready to play and ready to be lean and sit on.
- ★Best Gift: Amazingly unique and cute Dino plush doll design, cannot find anywhere else. Children of all ages will love this cartoon plush toy to play with & as a hug plush for reading, watching television, studying, and sleepy nap time.
- ★Suitable: Suitable for bedroom, nursery, living room, family, office, playground etc.
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Stegosaurus Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls 3-12 Years Old, Realistic Dinosaur Toys, Dinosaur Toys Gift for Kids, Dinosaur Figures Ahupoy- Manufacturer: AHUPOY
- Brand: AHUPOY
- PartNumber: T21003
Features:- Durable and Safe -- About 7*4*2 inch. This dinosaur toy is made of durable material which is safe and environment-friendly and kids-friendly. Hollow hard glue. No fading after washing at normal temperature. Non-toxic and soft, kids' safety always comes first.
- Exquisite Detail -- With a sharp beak like a bird, There are 17 plate-shaped bones on its back and long spines at the tip of its tail. Our Ahupoy dinosaur toy is vivid.The clear texture makes the toy look and feel very textured.
- Flexibility & Creativity -- Dinosaur toy can stimulate children's imagination, creativity and thinking ability, promote children's cognition, respect for life.
- Suitable Gift for Children -- It is an ideal dinosaur toy for 3 to 12 year old kids. It can be used in many occasions such as festival gifts, party favors, birthday gifts, educational purpose, children's room furnishings etc.
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