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Protoceratops
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Protoceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater)
that lived in Mongolia, during the late
Cretaceous period,
about 85 to 80 million years ago.
Protoceratops was up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) long,
although the average adult was about 6½ feet (2 meters)
long.
Although Protoceratops did not have horns, there was a
prominent bump in the middle of its snout, which seems
larger in older males, and may have been used in ritual
fights for mates.
Protoceratops probably spent most of its life on all fours,
but as its hind legs were longer than its front legs, most likely
could also walk upright on its rear legs.
The eggs and nests of Protoceratops were the first dinosaur
eggs and nests discovered. The nests were dug in sand and contained
up to 18 eggs, carefully laid in spirals, each egg being 8 inches (20 centimeters) long.
It is possible that the
fossilized
skeletons of
Protoceratops (and perhaps other beaked dinosaurs)
may have inspired the legend of the griffin. The griffin was said to be
mythical creature with the body of a lion, and the head and wings of an
eagle, that often guarded gold deposits. The theory, proposed by
Adrienne Mayor of Stanford is that the
fossilized
skeletons were found by Saka-Scythian nomads who are known to have
mined gold in Tien Shan and Altai Mountains of Central Asia, and that
they passed on the myth to the ancient Persians, Greeks and Romans.
Giant Griffin, Persian, circa 516-465 BC
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Protoceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 85 to 80 million years ago
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Protoceratops Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Protoceratops:
- Protoceratops was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Protoceratops" means "first horned face" (recognizing the fact it was one of the earliest ceatopsian dinosaurs with many primitive features).
- Protoceratops was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Protoceratops was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Protoceratops was a Ceratopsian - a member of a group of related herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs with beaks, many of which had neck frills and horns as well.
- Protoceratops lived between about 85 million years ago and 80 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Protoceratops lived in Mongolia.
- Protoceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Protoceratops was typically about 6 feet (2 meters) long, although some animals grew as long as 9 feet (2.7 meters).
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Protoceratops Toys
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Toysmith
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Great for kids. These items are not only toys, but an educational series of hand painted replicas that reveals the prehistoric world. These museum quality dinosaurs feature high-detail painting and come with a fossil stand. Each dinosaur action figure is fully poseable with up to eighteen points of articulation. These toys have bendable tails, bite action jaws, rotating heads and moveable legs. These dinosaur action figures are made of a durable solid PVC plastic |
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Toysmith
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- Age 3+
Product Description:
Great for kids. These items are not only toys, but an educational series of hand painted replicas that reveals the prehistoric world. These museum quality dinosaurs feature high-detail painting and come with a fossil stand. Each dinosaur action figure is fully poseable with up to eighteen points of articulation. These toys have bendable tails, bite action jaws, rotating heads and moveable legs. These dinosaur action figures are made of a durable solid PVC plastic |
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Discovery
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Discovery Kids Smart Animals 6 Packs T-rex, Rhamphorhynchus, Stegosaurus, Othnielia, Protoceratops & Ankylosaurus. For use with Scanopedia sold separately |
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Discovery
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Discovery Kids Smart Animals 6 Packs T-rex, Rhamphorhynchus, Stegosaurus, Othnielia, Protoceratops & Ankylosaurus. For use with Scanopedia sold separately |
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Toysmith
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Great for kids. These items are not only toys, but an educational series of hand painted replicas that reveals the prehistoric world. These museum quality dinosaurs feature high-detail painting and come with a fossil stand. Each dinosaur action figure is fully poseable with up to eighteen points of articulation. These toys have bendable tails, bite action jaws, rotating heads and moveable legs. These dinosaur action figures are made of a durable solid PVC plastic |
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Rainbow Works
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- completed puzzle measures 14"x 18"
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Rainbow Works
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Holztiger
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- Measurements: length 4.75 x width 1.75 x depth 1 inches
- Made in Germany
Product Description:
Sturdy figure made from solid hardwood. All surfaces and edges are sanded to a very smooth finish, then hand-painted with nontoxic, waterbased paints and sealed with a nontoxic water lacquer making the figure resistant to perspiration and saliva. Measures 1.5" x 4.5" Recommended for three years and up. Handcrafted in Germany. |
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Holztiger
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- Measurements: length 4.75 x width 1.75 x depth 1 inches
- Made in Germany
Product Description:
Sturdy figure made from solid hardwood. All surfaces and edges are sanded to a very smooth finish, then hand-painted with nontoxic, waterbased paints and sealed with a nontoxic water lacquer making the figure resistant to perspiration and saliva. Measures 1.5" x 4.5" Recommended for three years and up. Handcrafted in Germany. |
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Jakks
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- Scan with Scanopedia sold separately for sounds and facts
Product Description:
Discovery Kids 3" Smart Animals 4 pack. Use with Scanopedia electronic talking animal encyclopedia. Scan logo for sound FX, fun facts and quizzes about each animal! Each figure unlocks 8 bonus animals in Scanopedia. (*scanopedia not included. sold separately.) |
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Discovery
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- Scan with Scanopedia sold separately for sounds and facts
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Discovery Kids 3" Smart Animals 4 pack. Use with Scanopedia electronic talking animal encyclopedia. Scan logo for sound FX, fun facts and quizzes about each animal! Each figure unlocks 8 bonus animals in Scanopedia. (*scanopedia not included. sold separately.) |
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Holztiger
Toy
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Pint-sized paleontologists will have endless fun with this friendly fossil. Lovingly handcrafted by a German toy maker, he's solid hardwood, hand-painted with non-toxic water-based paints. 4" x 1". Collect the whole prehistoric gang! Imported. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
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Holztiger
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Pint-sized paleontologists will have endless fun with this friendly fossil. Lovingly handcrafted by a German toy maker, he's solid hardwood, hand-painted with non-toxic water-based paints. 4" x 1". Collect the whole prehistoric gang! Imported. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
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- Assemble the skeleton's snap-together bones and display on the included stand
- Makes a great science project
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The I Dig Dinosaurs T-Rex Fossil Excavation Adventure Toy turns kids into junior paleontologists with a steel hammer and chisel to dig up the fossilized remains of a Tyrannosaurs Rex from the Dinostone Glacial Rock! After digging the remains out, kids can put together the skeleton and use the included cord to display it on cardboard stand. Includes authentic digging tools and an instruction booklet with dinosaur facts. |
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I Dig
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- Makes a great science project
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The I Dig Dinosaurs T-Rex Fossil Excavation Adventure Toy turns kids into junior paleontologists with a steel hammer and chisel to dig up the fossilized remains of a Tyrannosaurs Rex from the Dinostone Glacial Rock! After digging the remains out, kids can put together the skeleton and use the included cord to display it on cardboard stand. Includes authentic digging tools and an instruction booklet with dinosaur facts. |
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Protoceratops Books
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By Bernard Most
Harcourt Children's Books
Hardcover (36 pages; 1)
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A pair of protoceratops engage in such activities as packing for preschool, partying with pals, and peeling potatoes. |
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By Bernard Most
Harcourt Children's Books
Hardcover (36 pages; 1)
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A pair of protoceratops engage in such activities as packing for preschool, partying with pals, and peeling potatoes. |
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By Janet Riehecky
Childs World
Library Binding (32 pages; 1)
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Presents both known and hypothesized information about the dinosaur Protoceratops, including its physical appearance and lifestyle. |
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By Janet Riehecky
Childs World
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Presents both known and hypothesized information about the dinosaur Protoceratops, including its physical appearance and lifestyle. |
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By Mary Packard
Ottenheimer Publishers
Hardcover
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By Mary Packard
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By Janet Riehecky
Childs World
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By Janet Riehecky
Childs World
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By Heather Amery
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this beaked dinosaur, which lived in the area now called the Gobi Desert. |
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By Heather Amery
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Library Binding (24 pages; 1)
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Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this beaked dinosaur, which lived in the area now called the Gobi Desert. |
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By Robert T. / Cortright, Rupert L. / Hager, Cyril F. Oliver
Rourke Pub Group
Hardcover
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By Robert T. / Cortright, Rupert L. / Hager, Cyril F. Oliver
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By AMERY HEATHER
PARRAGON BOOK SERVICE
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By AMERY HEATHER
PARRAGON BOOK SERVICE
Hardcover
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By Janet Riehecky
The Childs World
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By Janet Riehecky
The Childs World
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By William K Gregory
American Museum of Natural History
Unknown Binding (9 pages)
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By William K Gregory
American Museum of Natural History
Unknown Binding (9 pages)
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By Georg Haas
American Museum of Natural History
Unknown Binding (24 pages)
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By Georg Haas
American Museum of Natural History
Unknown Binding (24 pages)
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