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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
Library Binding (32 pages)
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Saltasaurus: Dinosaurs Series- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- ISBN: 0895656353
- EAN: 9780895656353
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- 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: 0.64 Pounds
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By Janet Riehecky
The Childs World Inc
Released: June 1st, 1994
Library Binding (32 pages)
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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
Physical Description:- Size: 10.25 Inches by 8.25 Inches by 0.25 Inches
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By José Carlos Andrés
NubeOcho
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Adopting a Dinosaur (Inglés)- Manufacturer: NubeOcho
- Brand: NubeOcho
- ISBN: 8417123636
- EAN: 9788417123635
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 40
- Author: José Carlos Andrés
- Publication Date: June 25th, 2019
- Release Date: June 25th, 2019
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- Weight: 1.0 Pounds
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By José Carlos Andrés
NubeOcho
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Adoptar un dinosaurio (Español Somos8) (Spanish Edition)- Manufacturer: NubeOcho
- Brand: NubeOcho
- ISBN: 8417123628
- EAN: 9788417123628
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 40
- Author: José Carlos Andrés
- Publication Date: June 25th, 2019
- Release Date: June 25th, 2019
Physical Description:- Size: 11.0 Inches by 10.0 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 1.05 Pounds
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By Rebecca Rissman
Capstone Press
Released: January 1st, 2016
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Brachiosaurus and Other Big Long-Necked Dinosaurs: The Need-to-Know Facts (Dinosaur Fact Dig)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1491496479
- EAN: 9781491496473
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rebecca Rissman
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2016
- Release Date: January 1st, 2016
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- Weight: 0.8 Pounds
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Saltasaurus Toys
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Lifelike Saltasaurus Animal Model Toy, Solid Simulated Dinosaur Figurine Toy Wonderful Collection Gift for Kids- Manufacturer: Tnfeeon
- Brand: Tnfeeon
- UPC: 738588768783
- EAN: 0738588768783
- PartNumber: Tnfeeonv7diebfo3m
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Features:- 【High simulation】The natural colors and lifelike posture of this dinosaur model can simply attract kid's attention, and the hand-painted clear texture can inspire children's curiosity to explore.
- 【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.
- 【Multiple uses】This animal model is ideal for educational purposes, party supplies and can also be used to decorate children's room.
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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
- UPCs: 795787254691, 768894163132
- EANs: 0795787254691, 0768894163132
- PartNumber: FLM-10273-US0814
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 0.3968320716 Pounds
Features:- Safety Material - Made from durable, Flexible, Non Toxic, Odorless, long-lasting vinyl! All by safety materials for kids, all dinosaur figures are solid.
- Realistic Dinosaur Toys - Our dinosaur was made by hand painted with high realistically detailed Jaws, neck, joints and tails. Their uniquely molded textures and richly painted details make the animals vivid.
- Portable Dinosaurs Playset - Perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings for your child to play with! and they will stands up very well.
- Great Gift for Age 3+ - FLORMOON dinosaurs playset makes an excellent gift for kids ages 3 years and up. Perfect for a history exhibit, science project, party supplies, or birthday present!
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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
Physical Description:- Weight: 0.440924524 Pounds
Features:- Best Gift for 2 year old up: Our toy animal is an awesome birthday gift or reward and look great as kid's room decoration. Kids love that very much.
- Safety Kids Toy: Animal action figures was made of plastic durable material, Eco-friendly, BPA Free, Phthalates Free. Conforms to ASTM/CE/CPSC Toy Safety Standards.
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OhhGo Simulation Saltasaurus Model Ornaments Desktop Decoration Educational Toy- Manufacturer: OhhGo
- Brand: OhhGo
- EAN: 9397132429344
- PartNumber: 1696600-US-690204
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 0.41005980732 Pounds
- Color: As Shown
Features:- Highly simulation and exquisite workmanship, nice gift, toy, and craft.
- Very suitable for school project stereoscopic model, teaching tool.
- Educational model toy for children, improve intellectual development.
- Can be served as a nice decoration at home, desktop and so on.
- Quality plastic material manufacturing ensure maximum durability.
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SH-RuiDu Simulation Saltasaurus Model, Home Ornaments Desktop Decoration Educational Toy- Manufacturer: SH-RuiDu
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- EAN: 9397132419628
- PartNumber: 1696600/120038AM73USEVE
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 0.41005980732 Pounds
- Color: As Shown
Features:- - Highly simulation and exquisite workmanship, nice gift, toy, and craft.
- - Can be served as a nice decoration at home, desktop and so on.
- - Quality plastic material manufacturing ensure maximum durability.
- - Very suitable for school project stereoscopic model, teaching tool.
- - Educational model toy for children, improve intellectual development.
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