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Oviraptor
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Oviraptor was an ominovorous dinosaur that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
about 75 million years ago.
Fossils
have been found in
Mongolia, as well a possible second specimen in
the Inner Mongolian region of China.
Oviraptor was about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long. It probably weighed
something in the region of 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms).
Physically, Oviraptor, like several of its relatives
(Caudipteryx,
Nomingia and
Protarchaeopteryx) seems to have been quite bird-like. Some appear to have a pygostyle
(fused final vertebrae as found in birds), and extensive coverings of feathers.
Oviraptor is also usually depicted as having a crest on its head similar to modern
cassowary birds, however although it is though likely that Oviraptor did have a crest
(its close relatives certainly did), the only recognised specimen of Oviraptor has
a crushed skull, so we can not be sure of the exact size, shape or positioning of Oviraptor's
crest.
When Oviraptor was first found
(it was discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews, and then described and named by
Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924),
it was thought that eggs were the
most important part of its diet.
The reason why eggs were thought to be important in Oviraptor's diet are:
Osborn noted
that Oviraptor's skull was found just inches away from a nest of dinosaur eggs
(believed at the time to be
Protoceratops eggs).
Additionally,
Henry Fairfield Osborn,
speculated that the animal's the toothless beak, as well as bones beneath its jaw, would
have formed an effective egg-piercing tool.
As a result of this,
Osborn
chose the name "Oviraptor", which means "egg seizer".
That said,
Osborn
did not seem entirely confident of the egg-eating hypothesis - he did
caution that the name "Oviraptor" might be misleading.
Recently however,
fossils of relatives of
Oviraptor have been found brooding their own eggs, and hence it is possible that the
eggs that Oviraptor was found close to, were actually its own.
As a result of these discoveries, many scientists now think that
Oviraptor may well have been an omnivore, possibly eating small animals, eggs,
insects and plants. An alternative or additional hypothesis is that Oviraptor
may have eaten molluscs such as clams - its jaws seem to be strong enough to
break their shells, and molluscs are found in the same geological formation as
Oviraptor.
Oviraptor was an omnivore (ate meat and plants) that lived about 75 million years ago
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Oviraptor Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Oviraptor:
- Oviraptor was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Oviraptor" means "egg seizer". The name was chosen by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924.
- Oviraptor was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Oviraptor was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Oviraptor was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Oviraptor was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Oviraptor lived about 75 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Oviraptor lived in Mongolia, and possibly China.
- Oviraptor was a omnivore (ate both meat and plants).
- Oviraptor was about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long.
- Oviraptor weighed about 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms).
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Oviraptor Books
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Epic
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Oviraptor (World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Epic
- ISBN: 1681038374
- EAN: 9781681038377
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- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2020
- Release Date: August 1st, 2020
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By Joanne Mattern
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Oviraptor (Let's Read About Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub
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- ISBN: 0836894219
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- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Joanne Mattern
- Publication Date: January 16th, 2009
- Release Date: January 16th, 2009
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By Peter Curtis
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Dinosaur Flap! The Oviraptor- Manufacturer: Macmillan Children's Books
- ISBN: 1509850341
- EAN: 9781509850341
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- Edition: Main Market Ed.
- Author: Peter Curtis
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- Weight: 0.6834330122 Pounds
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By Julie Murray
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- ISBN: 1532127189
- EAN: 9781532127182
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- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Julie Murray
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2019
- Release Date: August 1st, 2019
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By Rob Shone
PowerKids Press
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- ISBN: 1448852072
- EAN: 9781448852079
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: August 30th, 2011
- Release Date: August 30th, 2011
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By Wil Mara
Scholastic
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Oviraptor (Rookie Read-About Dinosaurs (Library))- Manufacturer: Scholastic
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- ISBN: 053120863X
- EAN: 9780531208632
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Wil Mara
- Publication Date: March 1st, 2012
- Release Date: March 1st, 2012
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By Janet Riehecky
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- Number of Pages: 32
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Oviraptor Toys
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VOSAREA Oviraptor Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls 4-12 Years Old Oviraptor Dinosaur Figure Stocking Stuffer for Kids- Manufacturer: VOSAREA
- Brand: VOSAREA
- Model: Y1016QOCMVFK08787AIXF8Z
- PartNumber: Y1016QOCMVFK08787AIXF8Z
Physical Description:- Size: 1.3779527545 Inches by 5.118110231 Inches by 3.93700787 Inches
- Weight: 0.09479877266 Pounds
- Color: Egg Thief Dragon Pattern
Features:- perfect for decorating bedrooms, living rooms, windowsills, balconies, etc.
- The dinosaur model is a great gift for children. Let your kid learn about dinosaurs knowledge.
- Creative dinosaur ornament design, you can use it as a photo prop to take some good pics.
- and natural appearance, fine workmanship, artistic atmosphere for your home.
- With interesting design to attract people and brings you more happy and good mood.
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Holztiger Oviraptor Toy Figure- Manufacturer: C & J Direct GmbH & Co. KG
- Brand: Holztiger
- Model: 80339
- EAN: 4013594803397
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.54 Inches by 5.12 Inches by 0.91 Inches
- Weight: 0.1212542441 Pounds
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- You can share with them and learned finger plays, songs or dance
- Tones and sounds are learned and imitated
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Schleich Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls, Realistic Oviraptor Toy Figurine- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: Schleich
- Model: 15001
- EAN: 4055744020193
- PartNumber: 15001
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- Author: Schleich
Physical Description:- Size: 4.331 Inches by 1.772 Inches by 5.197 Inches
- Weight: 0.08 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Bring back the rare Oviraptor from the Jurassic times!
- Crafted from research and representations of living Oviraptors!
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- Carefully detailed—from each wing feather to each tooth
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Jurassic World Dominion Uncaged Ultimate Pyroraptor Dinosaur Toy, Action Figure with Interactive Motion and Sound​​- Manufacturer: Mattel
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- Model: GYW89
- UPC: 887961981797
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- PartNumber: GYW89
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 10.2362 Inches by 7.0866 Inches by 21.2599 Inches
- Weight: 1.322773572 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Bring home the adventure and thrills of Jurassic World Dominion with this electronic Ultimate Pyroraptor. Experience human and dino interaction in multiple play modes!
- WILD MODE: Watch out for unpredictable reactions of this Jurassic World Uncaged figure in this mode. The eyes are red, the hackles are raised and the dinosaur won't react to your instructions. Can it be tamed?
- TRAINING MODE: In this mode, see if you can tame the Pyroraptor to listen to your commands! See the included instructions for what touch to use to get the dinosaur to react.
- CHALLENGE MODE: Build skills in this mode and go to Free Play to switch between Wild Mode and Tame Mode!
- Kids get a sensory play experience that can help boost creativity and enhance fine motor skills! Makes a great interactive gift for fans of Jurassic World, dinosaurs and action play ages 5 years and up.
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LC JoyCre 11PCS Mini Dinosaur Bones for Sandbox Kids Toys Realistic T-rex Skull Set Carnotaurus Velociraptot Brachiosaurus Oviraptor Nigersaurus Diplodocus Dilophosaurus Dracorex Triceratops- Manufacturer: LC JoyCre
- Brand: LC JoyCre
- PartNumber: LC210604KLTG-BL1011
Physical Description:- Size: 2.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches
Features:- WHAT'S INSIDE - 11PCS dinosaur bones,each piece dinosaur bone is half-finger dinosaur bones.(Carnotaurus skull,Velociraptot skull,Brachiosaurus skull,Oviraptor skull,Nigersaurus skull,Diplodocus skull,Dilophosaurus skull,Dracorex skull,Triceratops skull,T-rex skull,Parasaurolophus skull)
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- Model: GCT93
- UPC: 887961734737
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- PartNumber: GCT93
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- Publication Date: February 16th, 2021
- Release Date: February 16th, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 16.93 Inches by 9.45 Inches by 37.8 Inches
- Weight: 2.2 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- ​Based on the Jurassic World fan favorite character, Super Colossal Velociraptor Blue is approximately 18-inches high and over 3 ½ feet long.
- ​Features realistic movie details like skin texture, color and Blue's signature blue stripe.
- ​Large figure features articulated arms and legs, and extra-wide jaws that can open and close.
- ​Super Colossal Velociraptor Blue can swallow up to 20 mini action figure dinosaurs whole (sold separately). To release the dinosaurs, open the door on the belly.
- ​For ages 4 and up.
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- Brand: Safari
- Model: 100151
- PartNumber: 100151
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 1.85 Inches by 5.98 Inches by 3.74 Inches
Features:- Anzu wyliei represents the first well-known fossil evidence of oviraptorosaur dinosaurs in the United States. It lived in what is now North and South Dakota, and like others in the order Oviraptorosauria, it featured a prominent crest on its forehead, a specialized beak, and was likely covered in feathers. Anzu was large for an oviraptorosaur, measuring over 10 feet long.
- The Safari Ltd Anzu toy dinosaur figurine accurately showcases the features of this bird-like dinosaur, including its prominent crest and its feathers. This dino toy measures 5 1/4 inches long and 3 1/4 inches in height.
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- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: This Anzu figure measures 5 1/4 inches long and 3
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