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Giganotosaurus
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Giganotosaurus was a carnivorous (meat-eating) dinosaur
that lived in Argentina
during the late Cretaceous period.
between approximately 93 to 89 million
years ago.
Giganotosaurus was up to 43 feet (13.2 meters) long,
and the largest animals probably weighed approximately 6.2 tons.
Fossils of
the giant
Sauropod dinosaur,
Titanosaurus, have been found near
Giganotosaurus, and it is therefore thought likely that Giganotosaurus
would have preyed on these herbivores.
There is also evidence that dinosaurs in the same family as Giganotosaurus
were pack hunters, and as a result, it seems probable that Giganotosaurus was
too.
Giganotosaurus has a number of noteable features. These include:
- Although larger than Tyrannosaurus rex,
Giganotosaurus only has a brain about half the size.
- Giganotosaurus has shorter and narrower teeth than
Tyrannosaurus rex, and these teeth
are particularly well adapted for slicing flesh.
- The brain of Giganotosaurus has a well-developed olfactory region, and the animal probably therefore
had a very good sense of smell.
- Recent research suggests that Giganotosaurus may have been a fast runner, perhaps capable of speeds
in excess of 30 miles per hour (14 meters per second).
Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 93 to 89 million years ago
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Giganotosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Giganotosaurus:
- Giganotosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Giganotosaurus" means "giant southern lizard".
- Giganotosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Giganotosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Giganotosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Giganotosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Giganotosaurus lived between about 93 million years ago and 89 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Giganotosaurus lived in southern Argentina.
- Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Giganotosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) with teeth adapted for slicing flesh. It is thought to have preyed upon herbivores (plant-eaters) such as the giant Sauropod, Titanosaurus. Fossils of close relatives to Giganotosaurus are suggestive of pack-hunting, and Giganotosaurus may well have hunted in packs too.
- Giganotosaurus was about 40 feet (12.2 meters) to 43 feet (13.2 meters) long.
- The largest Giganotosaurus weighed an estimated 6.2 tons.
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Giganotosaurus Books
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Bellwether Media
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Giganotosaurus (World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- ISBN: 164834500X
- EAN: 9781648345005
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2021
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By Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
Released: July 30th, 2008
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Giganotosaurus: The Giant Southern Lizard (Graphic Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Rosen Classroom
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1404277129
- EAN: 9781404277120
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: July 30th, 2008
- Release Date: July 30th, 2008
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- Weight: 0.0039903669422 Pounds
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By Will Dare
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Released: April 4th, 2017
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How to Rope a Giganotosaurus (Dino Riders, 2)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Brand: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- ISBN: 1492636207
- UPC: 760789259005
- EANs: 9781492636205, 0760789259005
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 144
- Author: Will Dare
- Publication Date: April 4th, 2017
- Release Date: April 4th, 2017
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By Joanne Mattern
Brand: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Released: January 1st, 2007
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Giganotosaurus (Let's Read about Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Publishing
- Brand: Brand: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
- ISBN: 0836876962
- EAN: 9780836876963
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Joanne Mattern
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2007
- Release Date: January 1st, 2007
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By Dougal Dixon
Brand: Picture Window Books
Released: January 1st, 2006
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Giganotosaurus and Other Big Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
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- ISBN: 140481325X
- EAN: 9781404813250
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Dougal Dixon
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2006
- Release Date: January 1st, 2006
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- Weight: 0.85 Pounds
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PowerKids Press
Released: January 30th, 2010
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Drawing Giganotosaurus and Other Giant Dinosaurs (Drawing Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: PowerKids Press
- Brand: PowerKids Press
- ISBN: 1448804302
- EAN: 9781448804306
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Publication Date: January 30th, 2010
- Release Date: January 30th, 2010
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By Michael P. Goecke
Buddy Books
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Giganotosaurus (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Buddy Books
- ISBN: 1599286971
- EAN: 9781599286976
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Michael P. Goecke
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2007
- Release Date: January 1st, 2007
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By Henley Miller
Cavendish Square Publishing
Released: August 16th, 2014
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Meet Giganotosaurus (Age of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Cavendish Square Publishing
- Brand: Cavendish Square Publishing
- ISBN: 162712800X
- EAN: 9781627128001
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Henley Miller
- Publication Date: August 16th, 2014
- Release Date: August 16th, 2014
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By Rena Korb
Brand: Magic Wagon (Looking Glass Library)
Released: January 1st, 2008
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Discovering Giganotosaurus (Dinosaur Digs)- Manufacturer: Magic Wagon (Looking Glass Library)
- Brand: Brand: Magic Wagon (Looking Glass Library)
- ISBN: 1602701067
- EAN: 9781602701069
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rena Korb
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2008
- Release Date: January 1st, 2008
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Giganotosaurus Toys
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Schleich Dinosaurs Giganotosaurus Juvenile Educational Figurine for Kids Ages 4-12 Multicoloured, 25.3 x 6.8 x 9.7 cm (W x D x H)- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 15017
- EAN: 4055744029783
- PartNumber: 15017
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 3.819 Inches by 2.677 Inches by 9.961 Inches
- Weight: 0.251 Pounds
- Color: Multicoloured
Features:- DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids of every age; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
- HEALTHY IMAGINATIVE PLAY. The Giganotosaurus juvenile from Schleich is carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
- PART OF A GROWING PLAY WORLD. The Giganotosaurus juvenile is part of the Dinosaurs collection of figurines and playsets from Schleich. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. The Dinosaurs Dino Set with Cave is an excellent accompaniment.
- BUILT TO LAST. As an 85-year-old German toy company, we are committed to manufacturing realistic toys with the highest standard of quality and safety for years of durable play and collectability. All products and the materials used meet or exceed the strictest applicable national and international toy safety requirements.
- EXPERT APPROVED. “Schleich playsets and figurines inspire kids to play imaginatively: an essential part of healthy childhood development so often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.” - Dr. Sandra Stone, open-ended play expert
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Lucas the Giganotosaurus 1:35 Scientific Art Models Toy
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PNSO Dinosaur Museums Series (Lucas The Giganotosaurus 1:35 Scientific Art Models)- Manufacturer: PNSO
- Brand: PNSO
- EAN: 6971922460965
- PartNumber: PNSO
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.15 Inches by 14.57 Inches by 6.3 Inches
- Color: Lucas the Giganotosaurus 1:35 Scientific Art Models
Features:- 【Scientifically Accurate Figurines】The dinosaur models are reconstructed by using both science and art method. Bring life back to the most amazing animals once inhabited on Earth；
- 【Impressive Level of Details】This 1:35 Giganotosaurus Sci-art Model with exciting pose, an articulation jaw and lifelike paint job captures this animal’s personality. Durable and eco-friendly materials used, the engaging model inspires imaginative play and drama creation.
- 【Additional Educational Support】The ancillary informative manual, exhibition-level posters and online educational videos, including model-creating story and how-to-draw-dinosaur videos, help to know science knowledge while learning drawing techniques. It is not only a perfect gift for dinosaur lovers, but also suitable for families, educational organizations/institutes.
- 【Diversity of Species】PNSO will constantly research and develop the variety of models including some rarely seen species which can feed the sustained passion for prehistoric animals, and provide more play combinations and scene matching.
- 【Artworks of ZHAO Chuang & Yang Yang】Mr. ZHAO Chuang, a scientific artist, designed all the model prototypes, illustrated the posters and narrated all the videos. Ms. YANG Yang, a science writer for children, wrote all the words. As the preferred copyright partner for museums, scientists and publishers around the world, more and more published PNSO books will enrich furthering reading.
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Papo Giganotosaurus- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55083
- EAN: 3465000550837
- PartNumber: 55083
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.8 Inches by 5.9 Inches by 7.1 Inches
- Weight: 0.74 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Stimulate and inspire imagination of children
- Hand painted
- Designed in France
- Extreme care taken with product quality and safety
- Highly detailed and durable
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SCHLEICH Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Toy Figurine, Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 4-12, Giganotosaurus- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 15010
- EAN: 4055744029356
- PartNumber: 15010
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 7.087 Inches by 7.913 Inches by 4.055 Inches
- Weight: 1.053 Pounds
- Color: Toy
Features:- DETAILED AND REALISTIC Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
- HEALTHY IMAGINATIVE PLAY The Giganotosaurus from Schleich is carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
- PART OF A GROWING PLAY WORLD The Giganotosaurus is part of the Dinosaurs collection of figurines and playsets from Schleich. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. The Dinosaurs Dinosaur Set with Cave is an excellent accompaniment.
- BUILT TO LAST As an 85-year-old German toy company, our toys are manufactured with the highest standard of quality and safety and all products and materials meet or exceed the strictest applicable safety requirements
- EXPERT APPROVED “Schleich playsets and figurines inspire kids to play imaginatively: an essential part of healthy childhood development so often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.” - Dr. Sandra Stone, open-ended play expert
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FLORMOON Dinosaur Toy - Black Plastic Realistic Giganotosaurus Dinosaur Figures with Tenontosaurus Corpse - Birthday Cake Decoration, Party Supplies for Kids Boys Toddler(Movable Mandible)- Manufacturer: FLORMOON
- Brand: Flormoon
- UPCs: 768894163156, 795787254714
- EANs: 0768894163156, 0795787254714
- PartNumber: FLM-10274B-0225CA
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 1.433004703 Pounds
- Color: Black
Features:- Safety Material - Made from durable, Flexible, Non Toxic, Odorless, long-lasting vinyl! All by safety materials for kids, all dinosaur figures are solid.
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