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Saltasaurus
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Saltasaurus was a massive plant-eater (herbivore) that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
between about
75 and 65 million years ago. It lived in South America -
fossils have
been found in Argentina and Uruguay.
Saltasaurus was around 39 feet (12 meters) long.
It probably weighed about 8 tons.
In other words, although a massive animal, it
was comparatively small for a
Sauropod dinosaur.
Saltasaurus was discovered in
1980.
The first fossils
found came from the Salta province in Northwest Argentina,
and hence the name, which means "lizard from Salta". Subsequently,
additional
fossils
have been found in Uruguay.
Prior to the discovery of Saltasaurus, scientists assumed that their great
size was sufficient protection for
Sauropod dinosaurs.
However, when Saltasaurus was discovered, the
fossils found,
include bony armor plates ("osteoderms") about 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12 centimeters)
in diameter, and thus it is believed that Saltasaurus had some armored protection
against predators.
There is even some suggestion that the bony plates may have had spikes, although
more fossils are
needed to confirm ot disprove this hypothesis.
Since the discovery of Saltasaurus, scientists have also begun to investigate
whether some other
Sauropods may also have had armor, and again there seems to
be some evidence that for some types of
Sauropod, this was the case.
In
1997,
hundreds of eggs containing
fossilized
embryos of
Sauropod dinosaurs, most likely Saltasaurus, were found in
Patagonia, Argentina. Each egg was about 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12 centimeters)
in diameter, and it appears that the female dinosaurs buried these eggs in sand and vegetation.
Particularly noteable, is the large number of animals which must have been at the same location at
the same time - if these are Saltasaurus eggs, this would suggest that Saltasaurus lived in herds.
Saltasaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 75 to 65 million years ago
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Saltasaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Saltasaurus:
- Saltasaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Saltasaurus" means "lizard from Salta" (after the province in Argentina where it was first found).
- Saltasaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Saltasaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Saltasaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Saltasaurus lived between about 75 million years ago and 65 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Saltasaurus was one of the dinosaurs which died out during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic Era.
- Saltasaurus lived in South America (fossils have been found in Argentina and Uruguay).
- Saltasaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Saltasaurus was about 39 feet (12 meters) long.
- Saltasaurus weighed about 8 tons.
- Saltasaurus seems to have been protected by bony armor plates. It is even possible some of the plates may have had spikes, but this is not certain.
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Saltasaurus Books
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By Janet Riehecky
The Childs World Inc
Released: September 1st, 1990
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Saltasaurus: Dinosaurs Series- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- ISBN: 0895656353
- EAN: 9780895656353
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- Edition: English Language
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: September 1st, 1990
- Release Date: September 1st, 1990
Physical Description:- Size: 10.25 Inches by 8.25 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 0.7 Pounds
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By Waylon Coloring Books
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Dinosaurs Dover Coloring Books Children: 45 Fun Metriacanthosaurus, Volcano, Palmtree, Saltasaurus, Anchiornis, Island, Ouranosaurus, Meteorite For Boys 4-8 Image Quizzes Words Activity Coloring Book- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798634909202
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 94
- Author: Waylon Coloring Books
- Publication Date: April 7th, 2020
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By Rochel Coloring
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Dinosaurs Stomp Roar: 45 Image Amargasaurus, Graciliceratops, Saltasaurus, Parasaurolophus, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurusrex, Euoplocephalus, ... Quizzes Words Activity And Coloring Book- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798633490138
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 94
- Author: Rochel Coloring
- Publication Date: April 2nd, 2020
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By Carley Publishing
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Dinosaur Coloring Book Kids And Toddlers: 40 Coloring Saltasaurus, Parasaurolophus, Stegosaurus, Stegosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Liopleurodon, Plesiosaur, ... Image Quiz Words Activity And Coloring Books- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798633650075
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 84
- Author: Carley Publishing
- Publication Date: April 3rd, 2020
- Release Date: April 3rd, 2020
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By Janet Riehecky
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Saltasaurio/Saltasaurus (Dinosaur Series) (Spanish Edition)- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- ISBN: 1567661386
- EAN: 9781567661385
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: June 1st, 1994
- Release Date: June 1st, 1994
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Saltasaurus Toys
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Dino Mecard Double Figure Set Saltasaurus and Tinysour Salta- Manufacturer: Sonokong
- Brand: Dino Mecard
- EAN: 8809318321980
- PartNumber: DMP-M020
Details:Features:- Korean TV animated series "Dino MECARD" (Turning Mecard Follow-up series) character item
- Set of Adorable tiny dinosaur SALTA and Saltasaurus figure
- Jaw of Saltasaurus figure move
- Size(Box) : 19 x 8 x 3.8cm / 7.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 inches
- Components : 1 Tiny dinosaur figure (SALTA) , 1 Saltasaurus figure
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FLORMOON Dinosaur Toy - Realistic Saltasaurus Dinosaur - Plastic Dinosaur Figures - Birthday Cake Decoration, Party Supplies for Kids Boys Toddler- Manufacturer: FLORMOON
- Brand: Flormoon
- UPC: 768894163132
- EAN: 0768894163132
- PartNumber: FLM-10273-US0814
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Flormoon Dinosaur Toy Realistic Saltasaurus Plastic Early Educational Toys Cupcake Topper Party Gift for Kids 2+ Year Old- Manufacturer: FLORMOON
- Brand: Flormoon
- UPC: 727380058918
- EAN: 0727380058918
- PartNumber: US0220EJ*10273
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 0.440924524 Pounds
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- ISBN: 0887961590678
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Tnfeeon Lifelike Saltasaurus Animal Model Toy, Solid Simulated Dinosaur Figurine Toy Wonderful Collection Gift for Kids- Manufacturer: Tnfeeon
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- UPC: 738588768783
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- PartNumber: Tnfeeonv7diebfo3m
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- Weight: 0.4188782978 Pounds
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- 【Learning in fun】Playing pretend game with this animal model can stimulate your child's imagination, improve their vocabulary and language skills and develop their interest in nature.
- 【High quality】The durable Saltasaurus toy is made of quality plastic material, which is tested in the laboratory and completely safe for your kids to enjoy the playing time.
- 【Wonderful gift】This simulated dinosaur model toy is a novelty birthday and party gift for toddler boys and girls, and will bring many happy moments.
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