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Dilophosaurus
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Dilophosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in
the early
Jurassic period,
between about 200 and 190 million years ago.
Fossils of the animal
have been found in
China.
Dilophosaurus was about 20 feet (6 meters) long, and about 5 feet (1.5 meters)
tall at the hips. It weighed around 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms).
The most unusual feature of Dilophosaurus are the pair of crests on its skull
(it is from this feature that it gets its name, which means "two-crested lizard").
It is thought that these crests were probably used for display, probably attracting mates,
and may have been large in one sex than the other.
Dilophosaurus featured in the first of the
Jurassic Park movies
(and in the Jurassic Park novel).
In the movie depiction, it appears a bit of creative license was used:
- The Jurassic Park
version of Dilophosaurus is shown as much smaller than the actual animal.
- The Jurassic Park
version of Dilophosaurus is shown with a expandable neck-frill, and with the ability to
spit poison - there is no evidence that the real animal had either of these features.
Although the
Jurassic Park
version of Dilophosaurus may not be 100% technically accurate, it has proven to be popular
- and some video games and even music videos appeared to have been inspired by
the depiction.

Dilophosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 200 to 190 million years ago

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Dilophosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Dilophosaurus:
- Dilophosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Dilophosaurus" means "two-crested lizard".
- Dilophosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Dilophosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Dilophosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Dilophosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Dilophosaurus lived between about 200 million years ago and 190 million years ago, during the late Jurassic period.
- Dilophosaurus lived in North America and Asia.
- Dilophosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Dilophosaurus was usually about 20 feet (6 meters) long, and about 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall.
- Dilophosaurus probably weighed about 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms).
Dilophosaurus Pictures and Posters
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Dilophosaurus Toys Here are some toys/games from Amazon.com:
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Safari Toys Toy
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Click Here | Product Description: Dinosaurs that children love most in a variety of fiercely action packed poses. Each dinosaur replica is amazingly detailed, hand painted for realism and designed to stimulate the imagination. This Wild Safari Dino collection has all the favorites including the Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus and many more. All our figures are sculpted by experts which ensures authenticity. By providing educational information in five languages, we encourage children to learn about these ancient extinct creatures that once roamed our earth. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over three generations. Featured is our Wild Safari Dino Dilophosaurus Size: 6.75" L x 4" H Ages 3+ |
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Schleich Green Toy
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Click Here | - Fast Dilophosaures with beautiful details
- Part of the Prehistoric Animals Series
- For ages three and up
Product Description: Speedy and lean, this carnivore picked up scraps for supper. At twenty feet long, Dilophosaurus weighed half a ton. With three claws on its hands, this dinosaur had an extra claw on its feet called a dewclaw. Light on his feet, Dilophosaurus left footprints similar to birds and could run surprisingly fast. Item size in centimeters (L x W x H): 12.2 x 5.2 x 8.8. |
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Hasbro Toy
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Click Here | Product Description: The Dinosaurs are Back! These savage beasts battle for supremacy in the wildest place on Earth: Jurassic Park! |
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Jurassic Park Toy
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Safari Released: 2007-07-01 Toy
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Click Here | - Educational series of hand painted replicas
- Hand painted
- Authentically detailed and intricately hand-finished with paint exceeding US and European lead safety standards.
Product Description: Part of the Safari Ltd. Carnegie Museum Dinosaur collection, replicas researched and authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each is either 1:20 or 1:40 scale. This pair of Dilophosaurus replicas measures 4 inches long, 3.5 inches high. Two pieces, 1:40 scale. |
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Kenner Toy
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Click Here | - Dilophosaurus
- Die cast Metal
Product Description: Made by Kenner in 1993. 2 Die Cast Mini Dinosaurs. |
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Jurassic Park Toy
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Safari Toy
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Click Here | - Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind.
Product Description: Dinosaurs that children love most in a variety of fiercely action packed poses. Each dinosaur replica is amazingly detailed, hand painted for realism and designed to stimulate the imagination. This Wild Safari Dino collection has all the favorites including the Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus and many more. All our figures are sculpted by experts which ensures authenticity. By providing educational information in five languages, we encourage children to learn about these ancient extinct creatures that once roamed our earth. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over three generations. Featured is our Wild Safari Dino Dilophosaurus Size: 6.75" L x 4" H (17 x 10 cm). Suggested age 3 and up |
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Wild Republic Toy
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Click Here | - Bag of highly detailed figures
- Made of durable plastic
Product Description: Set of small realistic toy dinosaurs includes a dozen realistic and colorful dinosaurs. Dinos measure up to 2.25 inches long or 1.5 inches tall. Made from slightly flexible plastic. Includes Plesiosaur, Velociraptor, Spinosaurus,Triceratops, Styracosaurus, Segasaurus, Duck-billed, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Euoplocephalus. |
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Dilophosaurus Books Here are some books from Amazon.com:
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By Claire Bryant
Charter Publishing Pamphlet
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Click Here | Product Description: Charts for a brontosaurus, dilophosaurus, plateosaurus, aptosaurus, tyrannosaurus, duranosaurus, coelophysis, stegosaurus. |
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By Mike Brown
Gareth Stevens Publishing Library Binding (24 pages; 1)
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By Rupert Oliver
Rourke Publishing Library Binding (21 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Follows a large crested flesh-eating dinosaur through his day as he searches for food and encounters an erupting volcano. |
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By Lucie & Leitch, Andrew, Illustrated by Paleoimage Duchesne
Quebec: Les Editions Neblar Enr. / Amblin / Universal Studios Hardcover
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By Lucie, et al Duchesne
Les Editions Nublar Enr Hardcover
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Click Here | Product Description: Illustrated Book about Dilophosaurus dinosaurs with reference to the movie Jurassic Park. |
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Quebec: Les Editions Neblar Enr. / Amblin / Universal Studios Unknown Binding
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Quebec: Les Editions Neblar Enr. / Amblin / Universal Studios Unknown Binding
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By Daniel Cohen
Capstone Press Library Binding (48 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Describes four dinosaurs from the Jurassic period including Allosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Ceratosaurus, and Coelurus. |
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