Rugops

Rugops Timeline:

Rugops was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived about 95 million years ago

Related Information & Resources

• African Dinosaurs - Rugops lived in Niger.
  
  
• Cretaceous Period - Rugops lived about 95 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period
  
  
• Dinosaur Names
  
  
• Dinosaur Types
  
  
• Saurischian Dinosaurs
  
  
• Theropod Dinosaurs

Rugops Facts

Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Rugops: Rugops was a genus of dinosaur. "Rugops" means "wrinkle face". Rugops was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Rugops was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones. Rugops was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Rugops was not itself an ancestor of birds). Rugops lived about 95 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period. Rugops lived in Niger. Rugops was a carnivore (meat-eater). Rugops was about 24 to 30 feet (7 to 9 meters) long, and about 8 feet (2.5 meters) tall at the hips. Rugops weighed about 2 tons.

Rugops Books

Carnotaurus and Other Odd Meat-Eaters: The Need-to-Know Facts (Dinosaur Fact Dig) By Janet Riehecky Capstone Press Paperback (32 pages) List Price: $7.95* Lowest New Price: $5.69* Lowest Used Price: $3.95* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 01:53 Pacific 17 Jul 2019 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Odd meat-eaters like Carnotaurus were quick and deadly hunters. They had sharp teeth, good eyesight, and could run on two strong legs. Bold, full-color illustrations, easy-to-read charts and maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these odd meat-eaters walked the earth. This book supports common core standards.

Rugops Toys

Collect A Prehistoric Life Rugops Toy Dinosaur Figure - Authentic Hand Painted & Paleontologist Approved Model Collecta Toy Lowest New Price: $3.95* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 01:53 Pacific 17 Jul 2019 More Info) Click Here FUN FACTS: Rugops means "Wrinkled Face". The skull of Rugops was covered in arteries an veins resulting in the wrinkles that gave the dinosaur its name. AUTHENTICITY: Each prehistoric sculpture has been approved by Anthony Beeson, a well respected expert in palaeoimagery who is also an art librarian, archaeologist and collector, based in the city of Bristol, England. PRODUCT SPECS: Rugops measures 5.12 in L x 1.38 in W x 2.56 in H and is suitable for children 3 and up. Product Description: CollectA's replica of the Rugops depicts the theropod standing on its hind legs and baring its teeth. Rugops was discovered in Nigeria at the beginning of the 20th century and has helped paleontologists understand more about the evolution of this type of dinosaur. The only fossil discovery to date is a skull. From the size of the skull, scientists estimate the Rugops grew to be 20 feet long. Unusual holes and pits in the skull could mean the Rugops had armored skin. It lived in the Middle Cretaceous period, about 100 - 95 million years ago. This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 5.1''L x 2.6''H. Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery. All CollectA models are individually hand crafted to the highest standards and made with the finest and safest phthalate-free, lead-free materials. Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy replicas from CollectA. Our mission is to educate collectors and to provide the greatest opportunity for creative play.

CollectA Rugops Dinosaur Toy by Collecta Collecta Toy Lowest New Price: $11.43* Usually ships in 1-2 business days* *(As of 01:53 Pacific 17 Jul 2019 More Info) Click Here Product Description: CollectA's replica of the Rugops depicts the theropod standing on its hind legs and baring its teeth. Rugops was discovered in Nigeria at the beginning of the 20th century, and has helped paleontologists understand more about the evolution of this type of dinosaur. The only fossil discovery to date is a skull. From the size of the skull, scientists estimate the Rugops grew to be 20 feet long. Unusual holes and pits in the skull could mean the Rugops had armored skin. It lived in the Middle Cretaceous period, about 100 - 95 million years ago. This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 5.1''L x 2.6''H. Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery. All CollectA models are individually hand crafted to the highest standards and made with the finest and safest phthalate-free, lead-free materials. Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy replicas from CollectA. Our mission is to educate collectors and to provide the greatest oppportunity for creative play. FUN FACTS: Rugops means Wrinkled Face . The skull of Rugops was covered in arteries an veins resulting in the wrinkles that gave the dinosaur its name.;PALEONTOLOGIST APPROVED: Working with experts from across the globe, Collecta hand-painted figurines are all factually accurate and paleontolog

Rugops Dinosaur Model by CollectA CollectA Toy Lowest New Price: $20.87* Usually ships in 1-2 business days* *(As of 01:53 Pacific 17 Jul 2019 More Info) Click Here Product Description: CollectA;Plastic Dinosaurs;First4collectables;Dinosaur Toys;Collectable Dinosaurs

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