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Torosaurus
Torosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
about 70 to 65 million years ago,
and was one of the
dinosaurs that died out in the Cretaceous-Tertiary
extinction
65 million years ago.
Torosaurus was upto 25 feet (7.7 meters) long and 7 feet (2 meters) tall,
weighed around 4 tons, and in many ways resembled its more familiar
relative,
Triceratops.
Torosaurus had one of the largest skulls of animal land animal known,
reaching up to 8½ feet (2.6 meters) in length.
Torosaurus was named by the famous American fossil-hunter
Othniel C. Marsh
in 1891.
Its name means "pierced lizard".
Torosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 70 to 65 million years ago
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Torosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Torosaurus:
- Torosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Torosaurus" means "pierced lizard". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1891.
- Torosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Torosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Torosaurus was a Ceratopsian - a member of a group of related herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs with beaks, many of which had neck frills and horns as well.
- Torosaurus lived between about 70 million years ago and 65 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Torosaurus was one of the dinosaurs which died out during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic Era.
- Torosaurus lived in North America and Asia.
- Torosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Torosaurus was about 25 feet (7.7 meters) long, and about 7 feet (2 meters) tall.
- Torosaurus weighed about 4 tons.
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By Dougal Dixon
Brand: Picture Window Books Released: September 1st, 2008 Library Binding (24 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Torosaurus and Other Dinosaurs of the Badlands Digs in Montana (Dinosaur Find)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- Brand: Brand: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 1404847162
- EAN: 9781404847163
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Dougal Dixon
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2008
- Release Date: September 1st, 2008
Physical Description:- Size: 10.25 inches by 10.5 inches by 0.25 inches
- Weight: 0.75 pounds
Features:- Used Book in Good Condition
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By Peter Dodson
Princeton University Press Released: March 30th, 1998 Paperback (360 pages)
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Click Here | Description: The Horned Dinosaurs- Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
- Brand: Princeton University Press
- ISBN: 0691059004
- EAN: 9780691059006
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 360
- Author: Peter Dodson
- Publication Date: March 30th, 1998
- Release Date: March 30th, 1998
Physical Description:- Size: 9.25 inches by 6.0 inches by 1.0 inches
- Weight: 1.18829159218 pounds
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By Ross Latham
Education Paperback (0 pages)
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- ISBN: 0731209877
- EAN: 9780731209873
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 0
- Authors: Ross Latham, Peter Sloan
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PNSO Doyle the Triceratops 1:35 Scientific Art Model Toy
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Click Here | Description: PNSO Dinosaur Museums Series (Torosaurus Aubrey&Dabei 1:35Scientific Art Model)- Manufacturer: PNSO
- Brand: PNSO
- Model: PNSO
- EAN: 6974180732072
- PartNumber: PNSO
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Edition: Torosaurus Aubrey&Dabei 1:35Scientific Art Model
Physical Description:- Size: 3.0 inches by 10.0 inches by 5.0 inches
- Color: Doyle the Triceratops 1:35 Scientific Art Model
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 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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Collecta Brown Toy
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Click Here | Description: CollectA Prehistoric Life Torosaurus Dinosaur Toy Figure - Authentic Hand Painted Model- Manufacturer: CollectA
- Brand: Collecta
- Model: 88512
- EAN: 4892900885124
- PartNumber: 88512
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.1496 inches by 5.5118 inches by 1.77165 inches
- Weight: 0.1984160358 pounds
- Color: Brown
Features:- FUN FACTS: Torosaurus means "Perforated Lizard". Torosaurus had the longest skull of any land animal.
- PALEONTOLOGIST APPROVED: Working with experts from across the globe, Collecta hand-painted figurines are all factually accurate and paleontologist-approved, so little ones get to learn while they play.
- AUTHENTICITY: Each prehistoric sculpture has been approved by Anthony Beeson, a well respected expert in palaeoimagery who is also an art librarian, archaeologist and collector, based in the city of Bristol, England.
- SAFETY: All CollectA products are individually hand crafted with only the finest materials and rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards.
- PRODUCT SPECS: CollectA's Torosaurus measures 5.5" L x 3.1" H and is realistic and lifelike down to its distinctive bony frill and jutting horns.
- CollectA's finely detailed replica of the Torosaurus is lifelike down to its distinctive bony frill and jutting horns
- This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 5.5''L x 3.1''H
- Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery
- Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy animal replicas from CollectA
- All CollectA models are crafted to the highest standards and made with high quality, safe, phthalate-free, lead-free materials
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Creative Beast Studio Multicolor Accessory
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Click Here | Description: Creative Beast Studios Beasts of The Mesozoic: Ceratopsian Series Torosaurus 1:18 Scale Action Figure, Multicolor- Manufacturer: Creative Beast Studios
- Brand: Creative Beast Studio
- Model: 62854
- UPC: 850028628546
- EAN: 0850028628546
- PartNumber: 62854
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 5.0 inches by 15.75 inches by 8.75 inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- ARTICULATED FIGURE: This 1/18 scale action figure has 20 points of articulation. The solid articulation makes for some strong poses.
- HIGHLY-DETAILED: HAND PAINTED FIGURE: Measures 18" long and 8" tall. Detailed base with posing rod. Features detailed sculpting and intricate paintwork for a realistic look.
- SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE COLLECTIBLE: Includes full color background display insert and collector card. Exquisite dinosaur scale replicas that are based off of science and years of thorough research.
- CERATOPSIAN SERIES: During the Cretaceous Period, a group of dinos that were squat in stature but hugely powerful roamed the earth. The Ceratopsian group were mostly made up of large, herbivorous dinos that had beaks & horns.
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Mattel Mixed Accessory
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Click Here | Description: Mattel Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous Action Figure, Chompin’ Carnotaurus Toro Dinosaur Toy with Chimping & Other Motion- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: HBY85
- UPC: 194735005673
- EAN: 0194735005673
- PartNumber: HBY85
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 5.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 5.0 inches
- Weight: 0.22 Pounds
- Color: Mixed
Features:- Get ready to crush play time with the Jurassic World Wild Chompin' Carnotaurus "Toro" dinosaur inspired by the animated series, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous!
- Kids can pet Toro's head to see the expression and hear the sounds of a temporarily tamed dinosaur. Watch out when the button under her tail is pushed, though, because the neck reaches out and the jaws CHOMP!
- Hold the tail and twist this 8.5-inch (21.6-cm) long, 5-inch (12.7-cm) tall dinosaur figure for even more movements that can inspire hours of active storytelling.
- In addition to his motion and sound features, this button-activated figure features authentic sculpting, texture and colors. The included button-cell battery is replaceable.
- It’s the perfect gift for ages 4 years old and up especially fans of Jurassic World, dinosaurs and action play!
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Mattel Brown Toy
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Click Here | Description: Mattel Jurassic World Dinosaur Toy, Habitat Defender Triceratops Action Figure Made from 60 Per Cent ISCC Certified Plastic- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: HPP88
- UPC: 194735165421
- EAN: 0194735165421
- PartNumber: HPP88
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.35 inches by 4.0 inches by 18.0 inches
- Weight: 1.57189592806 pounds
- Color: Brown
Features:- Make an impact. This Jurassic World Triceratops toy is made from 60 percent ISCC-certified plastics (mass balance approach). Choose this toy that helps contributes to responsible sourcing of bio-based materials.
- Desert defender. The impressive frill and horns distinguish this Triceratops with special desert habitat design that measures 17 inches long and 7 inches tall. It's ready for fierce play with articulated legs, tail, head and jaw.
- Thinking inside the box. Even the packaging considers its impact on the habitat, using FSC-certified recycled paperboard and pure vegetable oil ink.
- Connected play. Scan the dinosaur's hidden Tracking Code in the free Jurassic World Facts App with a compatible smart device (not included) to initiate AUGMENTED REALITY activities and games.
- Augmented fun. Kids can explore thermal and X-ray modes and play dinosaur-themed games like the Rescue 'N Release Mission and the Track 'N Catch Challenge.
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Creative Beast Studio Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | Description: Beast of The Mesozoic: Torosaurus Latus Fans’ Choice Figure- Manufacturer: Creative Beast Studio
- Brand: Creative Beast Studio
- Model: 28577
- UPC: 850028628577
- EAN: 0850028628577
- PartNumber: 28577
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.0 inches by 10.0 inches by 8.0 inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- From Creative Beast Studio
- Highly detailed figure
- Measures 18 inches long
- 20 points of articulation
- Package art by Gabriel Ugueto.
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Anamalz White Toy
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Click Here | Description: Anamalz Wooden Torosaurus Dinosaur Toy for Toddlers, Fun and Posable for Early Learning, Smooth Natural Wood, Boys and Girls- Manufacturer: Anamalz
- Brand: Anamalz
- UPC: 722512518001
- EAN: 0722512518001
Details:Physical Description:Features:- Interactive Baby and Preschool Toys – This free-standing dinosaur toy made with natural wood features posable arms, legs, neck, and tail areas that kids will love to bend and twist when they’re playing, learning, and having fun at home or school.
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Mattel Grey, Brown Toy
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Click Here | Description: Mattel Jurassic World Massive Biters Dinosaur Action Figure, Tarbosaurus Large Dino Toy with Tail-Activated Strike & Chomping Motion- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: GJP33
- UPC: 887961815221
- EAN: 0887961815221
- PartNumber: GJP33
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.25 Inches by 15.5 Inches by 4.75 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 pounds
- Color: Grey, Brown
Features:- This larger-sized Jurassic World Massive Biters dinosaur action figure features realistic moves and animated movement for total battle play control.
- Make the figure come alive by moving the tail side to side for head movement, move the tail for body twisting motion and move the tail for an awesome CHOMP--activate all moves at the same time for total animated control.
- You can also push the button on the tail area to make the jaws chomp, too, for extra-added battle play.
- Movie-inspired sculpting, movable joints, authentic color and realistic texture make the figure come alive.
- For ages 4 and up.
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Click Here | Description: Prime 3D | Discovery | Torosaurus Dinosaur | 150 Piece Jigsaw 3D Puzzle for Adults and Kids Challenging | Perfect for Game Nights | 18 x 12- Manufacturer: PRIME3D
- Brand: PRIME3D
- Model: 20847
- UPC: 670889208479
- EAN: 0670889208479
- PartNumber: 20847
Physical Description:- Size: 2.0 inches by 7.75 inches by 7.75 inches
Features:- PREHISTORIC DISCOVERY – Get a glimpse of the prehistoric world of dinosaurs through this 150-piece puzzle by Prime 3D! Slowly create this incredible image of a Torosaurus in its natural habitat.
- BRAIN BOOST FOR KIDS – Your kid just found a new hobby! They'll engage in some brain training as puzzles are known to stimulate the brain, improve spatial reasoning, memory, problem-solving abilities, and even increase IQ!
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- INCLUDES – One (1) PRIME 3D Torosaurus Dinosaur 150-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. Dimensions: 18 x 12 in (46 x 31 cm).
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