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Allosaurus
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Allosaurus was a common carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur
in North America during the late Jurassic and early
Cretaceous period,
approximately 154 to 135 million
years ago. Allosaurus
fossils
have also been found in Africa and
Australia.
Allosaurus was up to 39 feet (11.9 meters) long,
and weighed approximately 1.7 tons.
Some scientists believe Allosaurus was too heavy to chase down prey, and
therefore was probably a scavenger. However, others believe that Allosaurus
may have been quite agile, and could even have hunted in packs to bring down
giant herbivores (plant-eaters) such as
Apatosaurus or
Diplodocus.
The first Allosaurus
fossil
was incorrectly described as a "petrified horse hoof".
In fact, it was a caudal vertebra (tail bone) of this dinosaur, although
it was not recognized as such at the time.
Using much more material, including a partial skeleton,
Othniel C. Marsh
published the first description of Allosaurus in 1877.
One of the most important Allosaurus specimens found, was
discovered in
Wyoming,
in 1991.
This animal, which has been nicknamed "Big Al", was actually smaller than
average for its particular species of Allosaurus (it was probably not fully grown),
and even though many bones showed signs of infection (which may have contributed to the animal's death),
was very important because the skeleton was 95% complete. Furthermore, the same team which discovered
"Big Al", also subsequently discovered a second well-preserved specimen, which has been nicknamed
"Big Al Two".
The discovery, and possible life-story of "Big Al", served as inspiration
for a special episode of the BBC/Discovery TV series, Walking With Dinosaurs ,
entitled "The Ballad of Big Al".
Allosaurus has been designated the official state
fossil of
Utah,
since
1988.
Allosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 154 to 135 million years ago
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Allosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Allosaurus:
- Allosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Allosaurus" means "different lizard" or "strange lizard". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1877.
- Allosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Allosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Allosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Allosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Allosaurus lived between about 154 million years ago and 135 million years ago, during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods.
- Allosaurus lived in North America, Africa and Australia.
- Allosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Some scientists think that Allosaurus was probably a scavenger, but others think it was an active predator. There is even possibility that Allosaurus may have been a pack hunting animal, with individuals working together to bring down prey.
- Allosaurus was about 39 feet (11.9 meters) long.
- Allosaurus weighed about 1.7 tons.
- Allosaurus is the official state fossil of Utah.
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Allosaurus Books
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By Sally Ann Lee
Capstone Press
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Allosaurus (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1491423749
- EAN: 9781491423745
- PartNumber: illustrations
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Sally Ann Lee
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2015
- Release Date: January 1st, 2015
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Epic
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Allosaurus (World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Epic
- ISBN: 1681038358
- EAN: 9781681038353
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2020
- Release Date: August 1st, 2020
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By Allan Dipalma
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Allosaurus & Diplodocus- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798682566525
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- Number of Pages: 138
- Author: Allan Dipalma
- Publication Date: September 13th, 2020
- Release Date: September 13th, 2020
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By Tim Bradley
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I am Allosaurus (I Am Prehistoric)- Manufacturer: Arbordale Publishing
- Brand: Arbordale Publishing, LLC
- ISBN: 164351749X
- EAN: 9781643517490
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Tim Bradley
- Publication Date: January 21st, 2020
- Release Date: January 21st, 2020
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By Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
Released: August 30th, 2009
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Allosaurus: The Strange Lizard (Graphic Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Powerkids Pr
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1435885880
- EAN: 9781435885882
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- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: August 30th, 2009
- Release Date: August 30th, 2009
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- Weight: 0.88 Pounds
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By Jack Wilkin
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Allosaurus: A Biography- Manufacturer: lulu.com
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- ISBN: 1326662813
- EAN: 9781326662813
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: Second Edition
- Number of Pages: 140
- Author: Jack Wilkin
- Publication Date: May 22nd, 2016
- Release Date: May 22nd, 2016
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- Weight: 0.39 Pounds
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By Michael John O'Hearn
Capstone Press
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Allosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus: Might Against Height (Dinosaur Wars)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1429639350
- EAN: 9781429639354
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Michael John O'Hearn
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2010
- Release Date: January 1st, 2010
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- Weight: 0.55 Pounds
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By Janet Riehecky
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- ISBN: 0895654210
- EAN: 9780895654212
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Authors: Janet Riehecky, Child's World
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- Weight: 0.65 Pounds
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Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Roar Attack Allosaurus Dinosaur Action Figure with Strike Feature and Sounds, Toy Gift and Collectible- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: HCL91
- UPC: 194735013340
- EAN: 0194735013340
- PartNumber: HCL91
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 5.1299 Inches by 12.3858 Inches by 3.4213 Inches
- Weight: 0.76875 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Be a part of thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World Dino Escape with these action figures inspired by the dinosaurs of the animated series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.
- These dinosaurs have movable joints for pose and play battle fun, and a strike feature. Activate it to experience three levels of sounds up up to a mighty roar!
- Great for dinosaur action play or creating a roaring display, these figures include realistic sculpting and authentic decoration. Each sold separately, subject to availability.
- It's the perfect gift for ages 4 years old and up especially Jurassic World fans and those who love dinosaurs!
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Jurassic World Roar Attack Allosaurus Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur Figure with Movable Joints, Realistic Sculpting, Strike Feature & Sounds, Carnivore, Kids Gift 4 Years & Up- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GWD10
- UPC: 887961938050
- EAN: 0887961938050
- PartNumber: GWD10
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 6.69 Inches by 2.76 Inches by 10.24 Inches
- Weight: 0.771617917 Pounds
Features:- Be a part of thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World Dino Escape with these action figures inspired by the dinosaurs of the animated series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.
- These dinosaurs have movable joints for pose and play battle fun, and a strike feature. Activate it to experience three levels of sounds up up to a mighty roar!
- Great for dinosaur action play or creating a roaring display, these figures include realistic sculpting and authentic decoration. Each sold separately, subject to availability.
- It's the perfect gift for ages 4 years old and up especially Jurassic World fans and those who love dinosaurs!
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Papo - Hand-Painted - Dinosaurs - Allosaurus - 55078 - Collectible - for Children - Suitable for Boys and Girls - from 3 Years Old- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55078
- EAN: 3465000550783
- PartNumber: 55078
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.1 Inches by 9.6 Inches by 2.4 Inches
- Weight: 0.15873282864 Pounds
- Color: Multi
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- FRENCH CREATION AND KNOW-HOW - All Papo creations are designed and developed in France, with the constant aim of providing a high quality play and learning medium
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- Brand: EOIVSH
- UPC: 760385073623
- EAN: 0760385073623
- PartNumber: 028-LargeDinosaur2Pack
Details:Physical Description:- Color: Pterosaur & Allosaurus
Features:- 🦖Dinosaur Toys for Kids: Includes 2 dinosaur figures ( Pterosaur Figure & Allosaurus Figure). The size of pterosaur toy is 6”*2.7”*3.1” and the allosaurus toy is 10”*2.4”*3.5”, These dinosaur model toys are designed large enough to fit for children's hands to hold and play, It's a amazing gift and educational toys for Children 3 years-old and up
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Gemini&Genius Dinosaur Toys Allosaurus Dinos World Action Figure with Movable Jaw Safari Animal Toys Cool Cake Topper, Party Gift and Prize Supplies for Kids 3-12 Years Old- Manufacturer: Shenzhen Gemini Technology LTD.
- Brand: gemini&genius
- UPC: 769638081941
- EAN: 0769638081941
- PartNumber: Dinosaur Figure
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 0.37699046802 Pounds
- Color: Allosaurus
Features:- 【Ideal toy or display model】 So many great toys that are not only meant to be played with, but will also satisfy a collector’s heart! It’s ideal not only as a toy, but also as a display model. Great gifts, Collection, Cake Topper, Role-play, Storytelling props, Birthday party supplies and room decoration for kids 3 years old and up
- 【Develop Dexterity and Spark the Imagination】We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. The toys will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- 【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. Another special characteristic of this figure is the care in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated.
- 【Beautifully Finished and Durable】This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognized. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic.
- 【SIZE】Large lifelike Dinosaurus Figure at 4 inches tall and 9.8 inches length; Weighs 6 ounces. Suitable for ages: 3 plus Years. Use by children under 8 should be supervised by adult.
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- EAN: 6974180730245
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Physical Description:- Size: 6.0 Inches by 12.0 Inches by 8.0 Inches
- Color: 45 Paul the Allosaurus
Features:- Illustrated by ZHAO Chuang, Text by YANG yang.
- Made of soft plastics, safe and innocuous, healthy and Eco-friendly.
- High detailed, realistic and exquisite.
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- PartNumber: FMM30
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- Weight: 0.54895103238 Pounds
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- Brand: MOJO
- Model: 387383
- EAN: 5031923873834
- PartNumber: 387383
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.88976377952756 Inches by 2.16535433070866 Inches by 6.45669291338583 Inches
- Weight: 0.213848394319331 Pounds
- Color: Mixed
Features:- PREMIUM QUALITY: This figurine is a highly detailed, hand-painted, realistic depiction of an Allosaurus with an Articulated Jaw sculpted by MOJO artisans
- COLLECTABLE & EDUCATIONAL: This toy figurine is both collectable and educational. Since each MOJO figurine is hand-painted, each one is truly one of a kind! The attention to detail of each figurine makes MOJO figurines ideal for school diorama projects
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Jurassic World Dual Attack Allosaurus Dinosaurs in Medium Size with Button-Activated Dual Strike Action Moves Like Tail & Head Strikes- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GGX96
- UPC: 887961790764
- EAN: 0887961790764
- PartNumber: GGX96
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.8 Inches by 13.0 Inches by 3.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.0027116858226 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Medium-sized Jurassic World Dual Attack dinosaur action figures make battle action come alive with an all-new way to play!
- Dual-button activation gets the battle action going for frighteningly fierce moves!
- 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!
- Features realistic movie-inspired sculpting, articulation plus authentic color and texture.
- Medium size is perfect for collecting and playing out epic Jurassic World battle-action scenes!
- Choose from the Concavenator, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops action figures and more (each sold separately, subject to availability).
- Informative Dino Rivals collector card is included for each dinosaur with key battle stats and attributes.
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- Brand: Ailejia
- UPC: 714035829528
- EAN: 0714035829528
- PartNumber: TPR333
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 11.417322823 Inches by 4.330708657 Inches by 1.968503935 Inches
- Color: Allosaurus
Features:- √ Don't worry about children being scratched by dinosaur toys, because the joints ( head / limbs / tail ) of dinosaur toys are soft.；Dinosaur toys don't break easily.
- √ Material -- Soft plastic（Safety and innocuity）；The body of the toy is slightly hard and the other joints are soft; the joints are not easily broken. not hollow
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