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Stegosaurus
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Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in North
America and
Europe
(the first European specimen was found in
Portugal in
2006)
during the
late Jurassic period,
about 155 to 144 million years ago.
The creature's name, which was chosen by
Othniel C. Marsh
in 1877, means "roof lizard".
Stegosaurus was up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long. An average Stegosaurus was
around 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, and weighed 2 tons.
Stegosaurus had much longer hind legs than forelegs, and very strong muscles
around its hips. So, although Stegosaurus walked on all fours, it is
thought likely that the animal could have lifted
its forelegs off the ground to eat from the branches of trees.
Stegosaurus bony plates on its back that could have been used for
protection, and possibly temperature regulation.
The largest of the plates were over 2
feet (60 centimeters) high.
Nobody is absolutely sure how the plates on the back were arranged, because
the plates have never been found still attached to the skeleton.
Some scientist believe the plates may have lay flat on the skin. However,
most scientists believe the plates stood erect on the back, and were arranged
in pairs or a zigzag pattern.
Stegosaurus also had pairs of spikes on its
tail which were about 3 feet (0.9 meters) long. There were several species
of Stegosaurus, and the number of tail spikes varied between Stegosaurus
species.
One unusual feature of Stegosaurus, which was first noted by
Othniel C. Marsh,
is that the animal had a large canal in the hip region of the spinal
chord, that could have accommodated a structure about 20 times larger than
the creature's brain. There has been a lot of speculation about this region,
including the idea that dinosaurs like Stegosaurus had a second "brain"
which controlled reflexes in the rear of the animal. A more recent idea
about this, is that canal accommodated a glycogen body, a structure which
is also found in some living birds.
Stegosaurus has been designated the official state fossil of
Colorado,
since
1982.
Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 155 to 144 million years ago
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Stegosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Stegosaurus:
- Stegosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Stegosaurus" means "roof lizard". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1877.
- Stegosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Stegosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Stegosaurus lived between about 155 million years ago and 144 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
- Stegosaurus lived in North America and Europe.
- Stegosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Stegosaurus was typically about 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, but some animals grew up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long.
- Stegosaurus weighed about 2 tons.
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Stegosaurus Books
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By Evelyn Sibley Lampman
Brand: Purple House Press
Released: September 1st, 2007
Paperback (218 pages)
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The Shy Stegosaurus of Cricket Creek- Manufacturer: Purple House Press
- Brand: Brand: Purple House Press
- ISBN: 1930900376
- EAN: 9781930900370
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 218
- Author: Evelyn Sibley Lampman
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2007
- Release Date: September 1st, 2007
Physical Description:- Size: 8.42 Inches by 5.56 Inches by 0.58 Inches
- Weight: 0.6 Pounds
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By Anna Obiols
B.E.S. Publishing
Released: September 1st, 2012
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Stegosaurus: The Friendliest Dinosaur (Dinosaur Books)- Manufacturer: B.E.S.
- Brand: B.E.S. Publishing
- ISBNs: 143800107X, 9781438001074
- EAN: 9781438001074
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 36
- Author: Anna Obiols
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2012
- Release Date: September 1st, 2012
Physical Description:- Size: 9.3 Inches by 9.3 Inches by 0.4 Inches
- Weight: 0.44974301448 Pounds
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By A. L. Wegwerth
Capstone Press
Released: July 1st, 2014
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Stegosaurus (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1491408243
- EAN: 9781491408247
- PartNumber: illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: A. L. Wegwerth
- Publication Date: July 1st, 2014
- Release Date: July 1st, 2014
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By Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Picture Window Books
Released: February 1st, 2018
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A Stegosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Pirate (Dinosaur Daydreams)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 1515821331
- EAN: 9781515821335
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
- Publication Date: February 1st, 2018
- Release Date: February 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 11.0 Inches by 9.0 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 0.26 Pounds
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By Lois G. Grambling
Troll Communications
Released: February 1st, 1998
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Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!?- Manufacturer: Troll Communications
- ISBN: 0816733872
- EAN: 9780816733873
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Lois G. Grambling
- Publication Date: February 1st, 1998
- Release Date: February 1st, 1998
Physical Description:- Size: 6.3 Inches by 6.3 Inches by 0.3 Inches
- Weight: 0.26 Pounds
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By Dr. Paul Barrett
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Released: September 1st, 2017
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Stegosaurus: An Extraordinary Specimen and the Secrets It Reveals- Manufacturer: Natural History Museum, London
- Brand: FRANCES LINCOLN CHILDREN S
- ISBN: 0565093886
- EAN: 9780565093884
- PartNumber: unknown
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 48
- Author: Dr. Paul Barrett
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2017
- Release Date: September 1st, 2017
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- Weight: 1.0 Pounds
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By Jane Foster
Little Bee Books
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Jane Foster's Dinosaurs (Jane Foster Books)- Manufacturer: little bee books
- Brand: Little Bee Books
- ISBN: 1499809050
- EAN: 9781499809053
Details:- Product Category: Board book
- Number of Pages: 26
- Author: Jane Foster
- Publication Date: May 21st, 2019
- Release Date: May 21st, 2019
Physical Description:- Size: 6.5 Inches by 6.5 Inches by 0.8 Inches
- Weight: 0.6 Pounds
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By Tammy Gagne
Pebble
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Stegosaurus: A 4D Book (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Pebble
- ISBN: 151579556X
- EAN: 9781515795568
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Tammy Gagne
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2018
- Release Date: August 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 9.25 Inches by 11.0 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 0.3 Pounds
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Stegosaurus Toys
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Jurassic World Mega Dual Attack Stegosaurus- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GDL06
- UPC: 887961746235
- EAN: 0887961746235
- PartNumber: GDL06
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 Inches by 14.5 Inches by 3.6252 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Larger-size Jurassic World Mega Dual Attack 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!
- Each button on the dinosaur figure triggers a strike, and for dual-striking action, press both buttons at the same time!
- Features realistic movie-inspired sculpting, articulation plus authentic color and texture
- Play out epic Jurassic World battle-action scenes with these larger-size Mega Dual Attack dinosaur action figures!
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Wild Republic Stegosaurus Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, 10", Multicolor, (Model: 15489)- Manufacturer: Wild Republic
- Brand: Wild Republic
- Model: 15489
- UPCs: 092389154894, 789213480587
- EANs: 0789213480587, 0092389154894
- PartNumber: 14498
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches by 10.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.3 Kilograms
- Color: Multi
Features:- Bring the thrill and adventure of Jurassic World into your life with this adorable Stegosaurus plush toy
- From tail, over their unique row of back bones, to nose this stuffed animal measures to be 10 inches long
- This plush toy is surface washable for all of your prehistoric fantasies to come true, even if that means getting dirty
- The Stegosaurus is the perfect gift for kids, or a unique gift for any dino aficionado looking for a cuddly, stuffed animal companion
- Watch your loved ones light up when they see this plush toy, they will never want to put it down
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Child Spiny Stegosaurus Dinosaur Costume Medium- Manufacturer: FUN Costumes
- Brand: Fun Costumes
- UPC: 889851036709
- EAN: 0889851036709
- PartNumber: FUN0669CH
Details:- Product Category: Unknown Binding
Physical Description:- Weight: 1.18 Pounds
- Color: Brown
Features:- Size: Medium
- Spiny Stegosaurus Child Costume
- 100% polyester velour fabric
- Center-front zipper
- Soft-sculpted face & plastic eyes on top of hood
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Papo Stegosaurus- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55079
- EAN: 3465000550790
- PartNumber: 55079
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.7 Inches by 8.7 Inches by 1.6 Inches
- Weight: 0.0440924524 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Papo new 2019 !
- Hand painted
- Designed in France
- Highly detailed, realist and durable figurine Made with extreme care and quality
- Stimulate and inspire imagination of children
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Jurassic World Action Attack Stegosaurus Figure- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: FMW88
- UPCs: 887961583809, 680270718692, 680270718593
- EANs: 0680270718692, 0680270718593, 0887961583809
- PartNumber: FMW88
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 Inches by 3.6252 Inches by 14.5 Inches
- Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Features:- Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World!
- Action Attack dinosaur figures capture the ultimate movie action with their unique action-attack features!
- Realistic sculpting and authentic decoration make these Action Attack dinosaur figures come to life!
- Action Attack Carnotaurus activates by pressing a button to make the head strike forward and jaws chomp
- Action Attack Stegosaurus activates by pressing a spine plate to trigger the tail swipe
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SCHLEICH Stegosaurus, Brown- Manufacturer: Schleich North America
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 14568
- EAN: 4055744007163
- PartNumber: 14568
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Author: Schleich
Physical Description:- Size: 4.33 Inches by 5.91 Inches by 4.13 Inches
- Weight: 0.3527396192 Pounds
- Color: Brown
Features:- Expand your Schleich Dino collection with this lifelike Stegosaurus figurine!
- The figurine's accompanying booklet offers even more information about the famous dinosaur!
- Figurine is approx. 2. 756" L x 7. 283" W x 4. 331" H
- Create your own landscape or add to one of your Schleich playsets!
- Realistically detailed for the ultimate play and educational experience!
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Educational Realistic Dinosaur Figure | Stegosaurus | Realistic Design Dinosaur Toy Dino Stickers and Kids Learn Facts Collection Card.- Manufacturer: KidzLand
- Brand: KidzLand
- UPC: 663481852348
- EAN: 0663481852348
- PartNumber: 43227-2376
Details:Physical Description:- Weight: 0.5952481074 Pounds
Features:- BEST STEGOSAURUS ACTION FIGURE – Get this mighty king of reptiles, considered to be one of the largest carnivores that ever existed on this earth and build an army of dino for an imaginative play. Not only kids love this legendary behemoth but it's equally adored by adults too for it’s a precious collectible for anyone who knows a little bit about dinosaurs ; with details that make it look like the real animal, the 10.6 by 4.7 by 2.4 inch Stegosaurus has moving parts
- HIGH ATTENTION TO DETAILS - Unlike the inferior quality Stegosaurus toys or action figures, our Brachiosaurus action figure is made with high level of attention to details. It has got a realistic skin texture with right scales, natural brown and green color, strong thighs and long tail to support its heavy weight and impart it stability, short arms - the purpose of which is still debatable among scientific community, and rightly proportioned size
- MOVEABLE JAW AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN – The moveable and realistic jaw makes it a more dynamic action figure which could crush anything that comes its way and also allows for more creative play. The killer expressions and facial structure which could bore any prey make it more magnificent and impressive Dinosaur figure/toy or collectible. The lightweight (10.1 ounces) ensures that kids can even hold it comfortably and run around to attack others.
- IDEAL GIFT FOR DINOSAUR LOVERS – Perfect addition to other toys: plastic animal figurines, assorted vinyl toy animals, prehistoric animals, sandbox toys, dinosaur pictures, shirts, bones. Just right for a school / science project or report. Also Fact Card about the history, characteristics, and life of these extinct creatures; learn the who, what, where, when, and how of “Did You Know” questions with answers about dinos to share with others; collect and enjoy them all.
- 100% RISK-FREE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE – We also offer you 100% risk-free satisfaction guarantee to let you buy with confidence; no questions asked. However, we are quite sure that you will be super impressed with the realistic details and ferocious expressions of this legendary dinosaur and would be glad that you bought it.
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Safari Ltd.
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Safari Ltd Wild Safari Stegosaurus- Manufacturer: Safari Ltd
- Brand: Safari Ltd.
- Model: 284429
- UPC: 095866284404
- EAN: 0095866284404
- PartNumber: S284429
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.74 Inches by 6.5 Inches by 1.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.1322773572 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- This figure catches the famous herbivore at its best, with brilliant colors, rows of huge plates and long tail spikes.
- This model dinosaur introduces kids to the creatures of prehistoric worlds, stimulating imagination and learning in children of all ages.
- It is perfect for imaginative play, education projects, dioramas, party favors and crafting.
- Dinosaur replica is amazingly detailed, hand painted for realism and designed to stimulate the imagination.
- Includes a 5-language educational hang tag.
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Wild Republic Stegosaurus Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Dinosauria 15"- Manufacturer: Wild Republic
- Brand: Wild Republic
- Model: 13768
- UPCs: 772223410156, 785924575444, 092389137682, 772223865864
- EANs: 0772223865864, 0092389137682, 0772223410156, 0785924575444
- PartNumber: 12896
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 9.5 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 15.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
- Color: Stegosaurus
Features:- Who doesn't want to be Best friends with a dinosaur? This Stegosaurus plush toy makes the perfect play Mate for outdoor Dino adventures
- Stegosaurus plushie is made from the highest quality fabrics to make sure your dinosaur can make it through even the roughest play times
- Wild Republic Stuffed toys are surface washable which means your stuffed animals can always look like brand new
- This Stegosaurus plush toy is 15 inches in length making it the perfect size for exploring the Jurassic period without the 30-foot living dinosaur
- Prehistoric stuffed toys are perfect for dinosaur lovers of any age, bedroom décor and so many more
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Stegosaurus Toy
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Gemini&Genius Stegosaurus Dinosaur Action Figure Jurassic World Park Dino Toys Green Science Educational Realistic Design Dinosaur Figure Gift for Kids Party and Classroom Prize Supplies- Manufacturer: Shenzhen Gemini Technology LTD.
- Brand: Gemini&Genius
- UPC: 726980988106
- EAN: 0726980988106
- PartNumber: Dinosaur Figure
Details:Physical Description:Features:- 【Experience the Jurassic World】Stegosaurus is one of the most easily identifiable dinosaur genera, due to the distinctive double row of kite-shaped plates rising vertically along the rounded back and the two pairs of long spikes extending horizontally near the end of the tail. This incredibly lifelike with an articulated which provides you with a realistic experience in Jurassic World.
- 【Pretty Dinosaur】It's very pretty but for a long time it was considered the stupidest dinosaur, because its brain was no larger than a tennis ball and weighed only 80 g, especially considering that its body weighed 4.5 tonnes. Today we believe that it had a kind of second brain in the base of its tail.
- 【Develops Dexterity and Sparks 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, its measures approximately 6.3 inches length; Suitable for ages: 3 plus Years. Use by children under 8 should be supervised by adult.
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