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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 Storybots
Random House Books for Young Readers
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 Janet Riehecky
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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 Anna Obiols
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Triceratops is one of four titles in B.E.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 Rebecca McDonald
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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 Jerry Pallotta
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By Beatriz Rare
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Phil the tiny triceratops is always trying to compete with the other little dinosaurs. He wants to be the best at everything, but that’s not always possible.Phil will discover that maybe there is not one dinosaur who is the best but a bunch of cool dinosaurs who are all good at different things.Children will enjoy the fun story filled with a variety of cute dinosaurs as they discover something about themselves with Phil. |
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By Julian Hawking
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"Meet The Triceratops" - A nonfiction dinosaur book for children. This Triceratops book is filled with cool pictures and interesting facts about these long gone creatures that once roamed the planet. If you want to learn about the Triceratops, then this book - "Meet The Triceratops" - gives you the answers to questions, including: - When did the Triceratops live? - What was their feeding habits? - How did the Triceratops move? - How good was their sense of smell? - Did the Triceratops roam in packs or were they solitary? ... and more! The Triceratops was an amazing creature and have been studied for many years. So, if you want your child to know more than their teacher about the Triceratops then you need to grab a copy of "Meet The Triceratops" right now. Combining fantastic images of the Triceratops with interesting facts, this is a perfect children’s book about the incredible Triceratops. This book uses language that is simple enough for children to read on their own or to read alongside a parent, guardian or teacher. This is one of those must have books for kids. |
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By Stephen Shaskan
Beach Lane Books
Released: 2013-04-02
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This clever retelling of a tried-and-true tale has a paleontological twist!
Three Triceratops brothers by the name of Tuff are on a mission to find some grub. There’s just one thing standing in their way: a Tyrannosaurus Rex who has a very different idea of what’s for dinner! The Tuff brothers must find a way to outsmart this bossy beast, for their very lives—and a bounty of delicious greens—hang in the balance.
This vividly illustrated story transplants the classic tale of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” into the Cretaceous period, where dino fans of all ages will enjoy seeing their favorite subjects use their smarts to battle it out for dinner. |
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By Elwyn Tate
Released: 2019-11-22
Kindle Edition (31 pages)
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From the Author of the Amazon Number 1 Bestseller "My T-Rex Has A Toothache".
What does a boy do when his pet Triceratops does not wash?
How will he get him clean?
A fun book to read a-loud told in rhyme and gorgeously illustrated.
Download now and join in the fun!!!
Large easy to read text!
Full-page illustrations!
Perfect for imaginative and creative children.
Perfect for early and elementary readers. |
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Triceratops Toys
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Jurassic World 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
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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 | - Medium-sized Jurassic World Dual Attack dinosaur action figures make battle action come alive with an all-new way to play!
- Buttons are located on the back and each one triggers a strike. Back button makes the tail strike; front button makes the head strike! Hold both buttons at once for dual tail and head-striking action!
- Medium size is perfect for collecting and playing out epic Jurassic World battle-action scenes!
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Experience Jurassic World dinosaur battle play in a whole new way! Jurassic World Dual Attack dinosaur action figures come in a medium size and have dual-button activation for fierce battle action iconic to each respective species! For example, push the back button and the tail strikes; press the front button and the head strikes! You can also press both buttons at the same time for dual tail and head-striking action! These dinosaur action figures have movie-inspired sculpting, an articulated head and tail, authentic color and realistic texture. Recreate all the epic Jurassic World battle action scenes with these Dual Attack dinosaur action figures that are medium size and perfect for collecting! Choose from the Concavenator, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops action figures and more (each sold separately, subject to availability). Each dinosaur comes with a cool Dino Rivals collector card detailing its key battle stats and attributes. For more dinosaur fun, download the Jurassic World Facts app (Android and iOS) to scan and watch each dinosaur come to life, learn attack facts, compare stats and more! |
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Click Here | - Frustration Free Packaging: Easy to open, 100 percent recyclable, and less packaging waste
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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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Wild Republic
Released: 2014-03-19
Triceratops Toy
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Click Here | - With mighty horns, the Triceratops stuffed animal will surely be an eye-catching, thoughtful gift to give.
- Make note that this surface washable stuffed animal is made of high-quality materials, with amazing lifelike detail.
- Detail is what sets realistic stuffed animals from the rest of the pack, take a look or touch and you will see what we are talking about.
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Every dinosaur has a distinct feature, and the Triceratops is no exception with its mighty horns. With two on top of its head and a softer, shorter horn on its snout, the Triceratops used them often for self-defense against meat-eating predators. Bighorns means a big head, in fact, their head ended up being almost one-third of the entire body mass on this dino. This curious creature was always on the hunt for the best plants to munch on. Also, they were one of the dinosaurs that lived all the way up to extinction. Our cute plushie version makes for the perfect birthday gift for kids or a unique gift for adults. Its lifelike features will be a memorable touch, guaranteed. Wild Republic has been developing plush animals and educational toys for kids of all ages since 1979, with a specialization in realistic stuffed animals. |
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Click Here | - Recreate Jurassic World dinosaur action with this fun-packed kids' playset, featuring an Egg Spinner ride with an entrance gate, posable, new-for-August-2019 Triceratops toy figure, collapsible fence, minifigure buggy and more!
- Egg Spinner ride measures over 4-inch (12cm) high, 4-inch (12cm) wide and 7-inch (19cm) deep Jurassic World Triceratops toy dinosaur figure measures over 3-inch (8cm) high, 7-inch (19cm) long and 2-inch (6cm) wide Dinosaur fences measures over 3-inch (10cm) high, 9-inch (25cm) wide and 1-inch (5cm) deep
- This LEGO Jurassic World Triceratops Rampage 75937 building set makes a great gift for kids and can be built together with all other original LEGO sets and LEGO bricks for creative play
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Youngsters will love creating exciting dinosaur action adventures with this LEGO Jurassic World 75937 Triceratops Rampage building toy. The colorful LEGO dinosaur playset includes an Egg Spinner ride with 3 dinosaur-egg seats for minifigures and spinning function, plus a gate and waiting area for the ride. There is also a posable Jurassic World Triceratops dinosaur toy figure, collapsible fence and a minifigure buggy to play out a dinosaur escape and pursuit. This building toy for kids includes 4 minifigures to inspire creative role-play. |
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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
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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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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.
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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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MindWare
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Click Here | - EXCAVATE: Using the tools included in this kit, chip, dig and brush away the plaster block until you discover all 20 skeleton pieces.
- ASSEMBLE: The bones snap together and can be repeatedly reassembled.
- INCLUDES: fossil block, hammer, flat chisel, point chisel, brush, sponge and instructions. (Ages 8 and up)
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Bring home the mystery and excitement of a paleontological dig! Use the heavy-duty tools to carefully extract a dinosaur skeleton that is buried in plaster. Once the excavation is complete, the hard plastic bones can be washed and assembled to form a complete dinosaur model. Bones snap together and can be repeatedly reassembled. |
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Click Here | - MOVES LIKE A REAL DINOSAUR: This triceratops dinosaur moves at your command with the remote controller. You decide when it walks forward or backward, or you can push the button on its back and watch it move on its own.
- LIGHT UP EYES: Play with the dinosaur toy in the daylight or in the dark and watch its head bob up and down and its eyes glow. Great for imaginative and interactive play.
- DINO BATTERIES: The dinosaur includes 3 AAA batteries. The remote control requires 2 additional AA batteries (not included).
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The Perfect Remote Control Triceratops for Your Little Dino Lover Bring this dinosaur to life with movement you control! The remote control dinosaur toy moves forward and back at your command, while it stomps and roars the whole way. The plastic triceratops figure swings its head up and down and its eyes light up too. Enjoy playing with the rc dinosaur toys in either daylight or the dark. Just don't tell it where you're hiding! This is one of the most enjoyable rc toys to play with because the remote dinosaur triceratops toy looks like a real triceratops dinosaur - not a robot. The triceratops has 3 horns and hard bumpy skin that is similar to a real triceratops' armor. Bring the Cretaceous period to you with this 14" L x 6.5" H x 3" W remote control dinosaur triceratops toy. The wireless LED infrared remote has only 2 buttons and is easy-to-use for motorized forward and back movements. You'll hear it roars from its belly and stomps as it walks. The remote controlled dinosaur encourages imaginative and interactive play and is loads of fun. Your child will be hooked on dinosaurs forever more and want to learn all about the prehistoric era, like the Cretaceous period when the triceratops lived, and the Jurassic periods when the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Spinosaurus and Brachiosaurus lived. Your child can add the Triceratops to their collection of amazing toy dinosaurs from Dazmers Toys. |
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Click Here | - This baby Triceratops is always up for fun: The hopping' topper interactive plush pet toy jumps with excitement when you wave you hand in front of him. This baby Dino sure is eager to play!
- 35+ sound-&-motion combinations: he moves his head and makes lots of cool noises
- Great gift for kids 4 and up: Just about any kid would have fun with this happy, hopping' baby Dino
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Hopping’ topper is an enthusiastic baby Dino who jumps with excitement when you wave your hand in front of him. (That's the signal for playtime, right?) as he jumps, he moves his head and makes lots of fun sounds – he's really into playtime! Pet him on his head, though, and he may just sit for you! Offer him one of his yummy-looking Dino treats – What’ll it be, some purple broccoli or a Caveman cookie? Then scoop him up and give him a great big hug – he's not just cool, he's cuddly, too! |
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