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Triceratops
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Triceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
about 72 to 65 million years ago,
Triceratops was one of the
dinosaurs that died out in the Cretaceous-Tertiary
extinction
65 million years ago.
Triceratops was about 30 feet (9.1 meters) long, 10 feet (3 meters) tall,
and weighed up to 11 tons. Its skull alone (including the neck frill) was
over 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.
Hundreds of Triceratops
fossils were first found in
the late 19th century by famous American fossil-hunters,
Othniel C. Marsh
and
Barnum Brown.
Marsh chose the name Triceratops in 1889, and it means
"three horned face".
Because of the number of fossils found, and the fact that they are often
found together,
Triceratops is thought to have been a common dinosaur, that lived in herds.
The three horns on its face were probably used for protection. The neck
frill, being solid bone, gave further protection.
There were at least 15 different species of Triceratops, and some species
had bony knobs set around the frill, which offered further protection still.
Many Triceratops skulls show damage to the horns or the frills. This has
led some scientists to suggest that Triceratops may have had sparring
contests by locking horns and pushing with the head
shield, in a similar way to how male deer spar today. The use of the horns
as a weapon, would probably have limited to use against real enemies such
as
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Triceratops has been designated the official state dinosaur of
Wyoming,
since
1994.
German postage stamp showing Triceratops:
Triceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 72 to 65 million years ago
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Triceratops Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Triceratops:
- Triceratops was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Triceratops" means "three horned face". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1889.
- Triceratops was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Triceratops was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Triceratops 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.
- Triceratops lived between about 72 million years ago and 65 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Triceratops was one of the dinosaurs which died out during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic Era.
- Triceratops lived in North America.
- Triceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Triceratops was about 30 feet (9.1 meters) long, and about 10 feet (3 meters) tall.
- Triceratops weighed about 11 tons.
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Triceratops Books
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By George O'Connor
Candlewick
Released: 2015-02-10
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With deft visual humor, a New York Times best-selling author-illustrator imagines how awesome it would be to have a pet triceratops living in your backyard.
Wouldn’t it be great to have a triceratops for a pet? If you had one, it would probably be your best friend. It would always want to play with you, and it would always know how you’re feeling. On dark and stormy nights, if your triceratops got scared, you could let it sleep in your room. True, a triceratops is a little on the huge side, but that just means more pet to love, and more pet to love you right back! Just imagine your very own pet triceratops running out to greet you at the end of the day. Ooof! Wouldn’t that be the best thing ever? |
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By Anna Obiols
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Triceratops is one of four titles in Barron's series about a little boy who has a vivid imagination and a lot of interest in dinosaurs. In this whimsical tale, he makes friends with a Triceratops and discovers how this dinosaur differs from all others. At story's end, he wakes up in his bed and finds himself cuddling a stuffed toy dinosaur. His adventure has been a dream! A pair of two-page spreads at the back of the book presents realistic line art, one illustration depicting the Triceratops as it looked in life, and the other showing its skeleton. In this series' other three storybooks, the little boy makes friends with a Stegosaurus, a Brachiosaurus, and a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Funny and fanciful full-page color illustrations on all pages. |
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By Storybots
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Released: 2019-07-09
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The robots from the award-winning StoryBots apps, videos, and Netflix show present a new early reader about one of the coolest dinosaurs!
Its distinctive horns and gigantic neck frill make Triceratops one of the most recognizable and popular dinosaurs. This Step 1 rhyming Science Reader will entertain while sharing some basic facts about this heavy-weight herbivore. Children will recognize the signature catchy--and hilarious--rhymes and colorful art from the StoryBots popular YouTube video "Triceratops."
Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyming text is paired with picture clues to help children decode the story. |
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By Rebecca McDonald
House of Lore
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Triceratops is the tough plant-eating dinosaur that kids love. In this dinosaur book for kids ages 3-8, children will learn about prehistoric life of the armored dinosaur that used to stand strong against giant predators like Tyrannosaurus rex and clever hunters like velociraptors. Triceratops was well equipped to battle the largest of foes and was one of the last dinosaurs to live on Earth.Large colorful images with interesting dinosaur and Earth science facts presented in a simple and easy to follow format, created for preschool through second-grade learners.Kids who are fascinated with the prehistoric giants of the animal kingdom will love to learn the life and times of Triceratops. |
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By Janet Riehecky
Capstone Press
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Welcome to the world of Triceratops! Though a plant eater, this dino could pack a punch with its sharp horns and giant body. Learn all about this mighty dinosaur: where it lived, what it ate, and how it become one of the last dinosaurs to become extinct! |
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By Lisa Katzenberger
Picture Window Books
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A new ninja school just opened, and Millie the Triceratops is ready to enroll! It can't be that hard to be quiet, sneak around, and kick hard, can it? Millie might be in for quite the surprise! Discussion questions, an interactive look-and-find fact section, and dinosaur facts complete this energetic picture book from the Dinosaur Dreams series. |
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By Will Dare
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Released: 2017-04-04
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Welcome to The Lost Plains!
A wild west frontier where dinosaurs never went extinct. Josh Sanders wants to be the next great dinosaur cowboy! Ropin' raptors and ridin' bucking brontosauruses just like his hero Terrordactyl Bill. Too bad he's stuck working on his family's Iguanodon ranch, riding his ancient dino, Plodder. The closest Josh has ever been to a T-Rex is reading about them in his Dino Cowboy Handbook. To prove he has what it takes, Josh is determined to win the annual Settlement Race. But he's gonna need one fast dino to stand a chance. With the help of his friends Sam and Abi, Josh will need to tame a wild Triceratops! This wildly entertaining new chapter book series for ages 7 and up features exciting illustrations and real dino facts! A great way to get kids reading. And don't miss the next book in the series: How to Rope a Giganotosaurus.
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By Golden Books
Golden Books
Released: 2010-08-10
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The Triceratops are coming over for lunch. Do you serve them plants or fish? That's what Buddy and his dinosaur siblings need to figure out before Tank and Trudie Triceratops arrive at the train station. This Little Golden Book retells an episode of the new PBS Kids animated series Dinosaur Train. It explains to young readers the difference between herbivores and carnivores—so that the next time you're dining with a dino, you'll know what to expect! |
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By David A. Adler
Adler, David A./ Natti, Susanna (ILT)
Released: 2004-07-22
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The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first ten books in the series have received updated covers, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers. Now the series redesign continues with five more books, giving Cam a cool, modern look! |
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By Bendle Publishing
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This Triceratops Quote Journal / Notebook makes the IDEAL appreciation gift for any family members or friends.
This Triceratops notebook features 110 blank pages and is 6 x 9 inches in size. |
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Triceratops Toys
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Click Here | - Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World!
- Play out movie action scenes with signature attack moves like chomping, biting and head butting
- Choose from Roarivores Triceratops, Roarivores Baryonyx, Roarivores Metriacanthosaurus and Roarivores Allosaurus
Product Description:
Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World! Roarivores dinosaur action figures are inspired by the movie and feature push button sound activation and signature attack moves iconic to their respective species. Play out movie action scenes with signature attack moves like chomping, biting and head butting. Figures also include articulated arms and legs, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration. Choose from Roarivores Triceratops, Roarivores Baryonyx, Roarivores Metriacanthosaurus and Roarivores Allosaurus. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary. Are you the ultimate dinosaur expert? Download the Jurassic World Facts app to bring your Mattel Jurassic World dinosaur figures to life and learn fun facts! |
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Click Here | - Kids can put their skills to the test against the massive dino with multiple diecast cars for amped up storytelling and skill-based play
- If the launch wasn't strong enough, the Triceratops charges towards the car destroying Main Street.
- Reset is simple just push down the city street and reset the Triceratops.
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Kids are challenged to save Hot Wheels City from a giant rampaging Triceratops! This exciting set provides storytelling play based on heroic action and skill. Challenge kids to stop the giant Triceratops from charging by launching into the destructive dino to take him down! Set includes a huge Triceratops dino on Hot Wheels City Main Street, a slam launcher shaped like a truck with orange track and a dramatic takedown moment. Includes one Hot Wheels vehicle take down the Triceratops and save Hot Wheels City. Build a Hot Wheels City by connecting other City play sets together. City play sets are also compatible with orange track and other sets. |
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Released: 2012-04-27
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Click Here | - Behold, the amazing Triceratops; This dinosaur stuffed animal has been waiting to fill your life with adventure.
- Dinosaurs are captivating to all; therefore, people of all ages are sure to cuddle up with this amazing stuffed animal.
- Realistic stuffed animals like this Triceratops are splendid to cuddle up next to, due to being made of high quality fabrics
Product Description:
It is believed that Triceratops ate mostly low growth vegetation such as ferns and shrubbery. Scientists believe that their large volume of teeth suggested that they ate large volumes of fibrous plant material each day and that these large batteries of teeth were needed to replace the ones that were damaged by wear and tear. Currently, there are two theories which suggest what the horns of the Triceratops were used for. One theory says that this dinosaur’s horns were used to defend itself in combat against other dinosaurs—particularly the T- Rex—which is known to have been the mortal enemy of this animal. The second theory suggests that this animal’s horns served a very limited purpose in combat and was instead used during courtship rituals. Although the word Triceratops means 3 horned face, this dinosaur actually only had 2 proper horns. The third horn was made out of soft proteins and wasn’t a proper horn. In fact, scientists aren’t really sure what the purpose of this false horn is. Another interesting fact about triceratops is that almost one third of the length of the Triceratops was its skull. A typical Triceratops was approximately 26 feet long (or 8 meters), while its skull was approximately 7 feet long (or 2.33 meters long). The Triceratops could weigh anywhere between 6 and 12 tons. This dinosaur measured over 10 feet in height. This dinosaur has approximately 400 to 800 teeth during the course of its lifetime. However, it didn’t use all of these teeth at one time. It was constantly replacing them throughout its lifetime as it wore them out |
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Schleich
Released: 2018-01-01
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Click Here | - Bring the Jurassic world to your living room with this dinosaur!
- Meticulously detailed
- Introduce your new Triceratops to your Schleich dinosaur collection for your own Jurassic world!
Product Description:
The Schleich figures are modelled with attention to detail, hand-painted with care, and provide educationally valuable playtime. The Triceratops was one of the last Large dinosaurs. |
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Kala
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Click Here | - The Triceratops
- 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. This figure cares in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated.
- New release,Any not satisfied .Return Back No Ask
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Kala playsets is the dinosaurs series. It help develop dexterity and sparks the imaginationi. It is with great detail and they are beautifully fifnished and durable. It is a very nice set suitable to boys and girls.it is the favorable gift for the festival or speicial date. |
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Click Here | - ✅ MULTI-FUNCTION - Comes with the function of walking movement, authentic roaring, head motion, light up eyes. Bring it back to the Dino Planet with textured scales, claws, teeth and more!
- ✅ SWITCH ON/OFF - Roaring sounds and light-up eyes can be controlled by hidden body button. Choose the play mode you prefer! Dinosaur dimensions: 15"(L) X 3"(W) x 7"(H)
- ✅ IDEAL GIFT - Comes with a cool color box packing. Not only a toy but also a communicative link between you and child. Inspire your kid's creativity and imagination. Perfect choice for kids Birthday gift or Christmas gift. Ages 3 and up.
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Tap into your wild side with this awesome Dino Planet Infrared-Control R/C Triceratops. This Triceratops stomps and nods his head with the power of wireless infrared technology. Intimidate everyone around with this mighty dinosaur's ferocious growls and glowing eyes! Designed with a textured body and lifelike Triceratops details such as horns and neck frill Use the infrared transmitter to make him stomp forward/backward and nod his head; roaring sounds and light-up eyes can be controlled a hidden body button. Transmitter features two large buttons for easy operation.
SPECIFICATIONS: Dimensions: 15"(L) X 3"(W) x 7"(H); Controller Dimensions: 5"(L) X 3"(W) x 1.5"(H); Weight: 1.95 lbs.; Color: Blue; Recommended for children ages 3 and up; Body battery type: 3 AA (included); Controller battery type: 3 AA (not included). Recommended for children ages 3 and up |
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Click Here | - WHAT'S INSIDE: Boley's 5 Piece Jumbo Dinosaur Set includes the following mighty dinosaurs: T-Rex, Gigantosaurus, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, and Spinosaurus. This jumbo dinosaur set includes realistic, colorful dinosaur figures that are durable and made from high-quality material. Guarantee your child endless imaginative fun in both indoor and outdoor settings!
- CHILD FRIENDLY & ALWAYS SAFE: As a global toy company, Boley's #1 priority is child safety. All of our toys are always 100% nontoxic, 100% lead-free, and 100% free of phthalates. We adhere to US and ASTM safety standards, rigorously test our toys, and have our toys certified by independent labs for quality assurance. Boley proudly supports the standards established by ASTM, SCAN, BSCI, SMETA, Sedex, ICTI Care, and more. Please note this particular toy is designed for children ages 3 and up.
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The Boley Story
Designing and manufacturing innovative children's toys is one family's decades-long passion project. Since its founding in 1981, Boley has created fun, high-quality, and intellectually-stimulating toys that challenge the imagination of children everywhere. Boley's excellence in new toy development has been recognized by partnerships with major retailers including Target, Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, Dollar Tree, and more. Boley believes that children are at their best when they engage in creative play that opens their mind to imagine new possibilities and ideas. Boley facilitates that special experience for children by bringing you action-packed toys that will fill your homes with joy, laughter, and love. Boley provides a diverse variety of toys and games for babies, toddlers, children, teenagers, and even adults of all ages, and for both boys and girls. Whether you're a parent looking for a birthday or Christmas gift for your kid in preschool, or you're looking for a car-seat toy to keep your baby entertained, Boley will always have you covered. |
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Click Here | - Zipper closure.
- Backpack Dimensions: Height 44cm/ 17'', Length 28cm/11'', Width 13cm/ 5 ''.
- cool 3D patterns make the entire backpack catch other eyes, left a deep impressive. Very suitable as gift send to friend and kids.
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Welcome to Xinind.
Instruction: Dimensions: Height 44cm/ 17'', Length 28cm/11'', Width 13cm/ 5 ''.
Main material: polyester.
Weight: about 300 g/0.66 pounds.
Note:
1. shoulder strap is soft , comfortable, adjustable, can better relieve shoulder pressure.
2. allowing 0.5-1cm error of measuring is a reasonable range due to different measurment methods.
3. due to the light of shooting or the difference in screen display , The color difference between the product and the picture is normal.
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Click Here | - WHAT'S INSIDE: This playset includes a large, hyper-realistic jumbo Triceratops dinosaur action figure made from soft, durable plastic. With its flexible yet sturdy material, this dinosaur is bendable and and able to withstand rough play! Take this dinosaur anywhere, as this lightweight figure will allow your child to easily handle it and even bang it against other dinos!
- CHILD FRIENDLY & ALWAYS SAFE: As a global toy company, Boley's #1 priority is child safety. All of our toys are always 100% nontoxic, 100% lead-free, and 100% free of phthalates. We adhere to US and ASTM safety standards, rigorously test our toys, and have our toys certified by independent labs for quality assurance. Boley proudly supports the standards established by ASTM, SCAN, BSCI, SMETA, Sedex, ICTI Care, and more. Please note this particular toy is designed for children ages 2 and up.
- LOOKING FOR MORE? Boley offers a diverse variety of kids' toys on Amazon. From play kitchen sets with food, pretend play cash register sets, toy banking sets with play money, dollhouses, race cars and toy trucks, fun bath toys, construction sets, legendary dinosaur sets, and other learning lootboxes, Boley has you covered! Simply search "Boley" or click on our store name to find the hundreds of educational and action-packed toys we offer to bring life, love, and laughter to families everywhere!
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The Boley Story
Designing and manufacturing innovative children's toys is one family's decades-long passion project. Since its founding in 1981, Boley has created fun, high-quality, and intellectually-stimulating toys that challenge the imagination of children everywhere. Boley's excellence in new toy development has been recognized by partnerships with major retailers including Target, Wal-Mart, Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, Dollar Tree, and more. Boley believes that children are at their best when they engage in creative play that opens their mind to imagine new possibilities and ideas. Boley facilitates that special experience for children by bringing you action-packed toys that will fill your homes with joy, laughter, and love. Boley provides a diverse variety of toys and games for babies, toddlers, children, teenagers, and even adults of all ages, and for both boys and girls. Whether you're a parent looking for a birthday or Christmas gift for your kid in preschool, or you're looking for a car-seat toy to keep your baby entertained, Boley will always have you covered. |
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Squishmallow
Tristan the Triceratops Toy
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Click Here | - Kelly Toy has created a line of loveable buddies made from super soft marshmallow-like texture and polyester
- Squishmallows collection has offered comfort, support and warmth as a couch companion, pillow pal, bedtime buddy and travel teammate
- Contains (1) Tristan the Triceratops
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Ready, Set, Squish. Introducing Squishmallows by plush toy manufacturer Kellytoy, one of the world's most influential manufacturers and distributors of plush toys. These collectible characters are as cuddly as they are cute. Not only will Squishmallows be on everyone's squishlist, but they are perfect all year around, squishy and comforting, Squishmallows make great couch pals, pillows, bedtime buddies and travel companions. Take them anywhere on the go. The unique line is made of super soft spandex EF and polyester stuffing, similar to memory foam, for crazy, cuddly fun. Caring for Squishmallows is easy; give them lots of love, wash in warm water and tumble dry on medium heat. RECOMMENDED FOR ANY AGE. |
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