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Parasaurolophus
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Parasaurolophus was a large plant-eating dinosaur that lived in
North America during the late Cretaceous period,
about 76 to 74 Million
years ago.
Parasaurolophus was 33 feet (10 meters) long, 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall,
and weighed about 3 to 4 tons.
The crest on its head was up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and hollow,
and it is for this feature that the creature was named: its name means
"near crested lizard" and was chosen in reference to
Saurolophus.
Skulls with shorter crests have been found. At first, it was believed that
these were from a different species, but now scientists believe that
females had shorter crests than the males. Scientists generally believe
that the crests were used to help visually recognize other members of the same
species, as well as for making sounds.
An unique feature of Parasaurolophus, is a notch that appears in its
backbone. One possibility is that the crest may have fitted into this
notch when the animal was running through dense forest, using the crest could
as deflector to push away low hanging branches.

Parasaurolophus Timeline:
Parasaurolophus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 76 to 74 million years ago

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Parasaurolophus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Parasaurolophus:
- Parasaurolophus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Parasaurolophus" means "near crested lizard".
- Parasaurolophus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Parasaurolophus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Parasaurolophus was a Hadrosaur (usually known as "duck-billed dinosaur") - a member of a group of related herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs that were very successful in the Cretaceous period.
- Parasaurolophus lived between about 76 million years ago and 74 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Parasaurolophus lived in North America.
- Parasaurolophus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Parasaurolophus was about 33 feet (10 meters) long, and 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall.
- Parasaurolophus weighed about 3 or 4 tons.
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Schleich Released: 2008-09-15 Toy
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- Made in compliance with all safety regulations
- With the Schleich-S tag, symbol for the highest quality
Product Description: Hand-painted replica measures: 9.75"L x 2.75"W x 3.75"H. Scale 1:40 |
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Click Here | - These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie museum of natural history, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world
- The scale of these dinos are 1:20 -1:40
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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 Parasaurolophus replica measures 7.5 inches long, 5 inches high. |
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Papo Released: 2008-08-21 Toy
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Click Here | - He is realistic greenish tan in color
- He is a realistic greenish-tan color
- Mix and match with other Papo dinosaurs
Product Description: Our Parasaurolophus is a high quality, hand painted figure that inspires creative and imaginative play. Age 2 and up. |
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- Age 3+
Product Description: The Wild Safari hand-painted, authentic, and affordable dinosaur replicas stimulate creative play. Children love them for their playful poses, quality, and collectible range, as well as their educational value. A color-coded 5-language educational hang tag is included with each replica. This baby Parasaurolophus measures 3" L x 2" H (7.5 x 5 cm). Age 3+ |
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Fisher-Price Toy
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Click Here | - Pull the trigger under the tail to make the head move
- Recommended for ages 4 to 7
Product Description: Watch out! Whip the Duck-Billed Dino head moves, and he's walking fast! Imagine a primitive civilization of humans and dinosaurs, living in a lush, green land. One side - the predators are using up its natural resources, wiping out everything and everyone that gets in their way. The other side - the ecovores want to preserve their land. And they're willing to fight to make that happen. Will the predators succeed in destroying the land, causing their own extinction? Or will the ecovores stop the destruction and make the land a place where dinosaurs and human can live together peacefully? With Imaginext Adventures, anything is possible. Measures 6"H. |
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Click Here | - Includes 38 pieces; measures 16 x 5 x 15.5 inches when assembled!
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Product Description: This cool 3-D puzzle, ''Parasaurolophus Lr'' by Puzzled, Inc, will help you exercise your spatial thinking and fine motor skills while offering hours and hours of fun as youfigure how to put together all of these 38 wooden pieces till they create a Parasaurolophus Lr measuring 16 x 5 x 15.5 inches. Measures 5 x 15.5 x 16 inches when assembled.Exciting and educational, this 3-D puzzle would make a cute gift for anyone: your significant other, friend, parent, or a coworker! |
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Click Here | - Includes 38 pieces; measures 11 x 3.5 x 10 inches when assembled!
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Product Description: This attractive 3-D puzzle, ''Little Parasaurolophus'' by Puzzled, Inc, will help you exercise your spatial thinking and fine motor skills while offering hours and hours of fun as youfigure how to put together all of these 38 wooden pieces till they create a Little Parasaurolophus measuring 11 x 3.5 x 10 inches. Measures 3.5 x 10 x 11 inches when assembled.Exciting and educational, this 3-D puzzle would make a cute gift for anyone: your significant other, friend, parent, or a coworker! |
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Safari Released: 2007-07-01 Toy
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Product Description: The Carnegie Collection is the worlds premier line of collectible dinosaur replicas. This replica has been researched and authenticated by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The hand-painted Parasaurolophus is scaled at 1:40 and measures 7.5" L x 5" H (19 x 12.5 cm). Includes a 5-language educational hang tag. Age 3+ |
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By Daniel Cohen
Capstone Press Paperback (24 pages; 1)
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By W. A. (William Arthur) Parks
Cornell University Library Paperback (62 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Originally published in 1922. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. |
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By Dawn Bentley
Soundprints Corp Audio Paperback (36 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: One misty day, as a Parasaurolophus searches for food, he is separated from his group. The longer he Is alone, the more risk there is of encountering danger. As he looks for his group, a fierce Albertosaurus lunges for him! Will Parasaurolophus escape and return to the safety of the other dinosaurs! Includes a tear-out poster and read-along CD. |
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By David White
Rourke Publishing Hardcover (23 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Describes a day in the life of the duck-billed dinosaur known as Parasaurolophus with information about its physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment. |
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By Graham Coleman
Gareth Stevens Pub Library Binding (24 pages; 1)
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By Janet Riehecky
Childs World Library Binding (32 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this duck-billed dinosaur. |
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By Parks. W. A. (William Arthur). 1868-1936.
[Toronto] The University library: pub. by the librarian, 1922. Paperback
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By Janet Riehecky
The Childs World Hardcover
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By Rupert Oliver & White
Rourke Pub Group Library Binding
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By Robert M Sullivan
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Unknown Binding (52 pages)
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