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Triceratops
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Triceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
about 72 to 65 million years ago,
Triceratops was one of the
dinosaurs that died out in the Cretaceous-Tertiary
extinction
65 million years ago.
Triceratops was about 30 feet (9.1 meters) long, 10 feet (3 meters) tall,
and weighed up to 11 tons. Its skull alone (including the neck frill) was
over 6 feet (1.8 meters) long.
Hundreds of Triceratops
fossils were first found in
the late 19th century by famous American fossil-hunters,
Othniel C. Marsh
and
Barnum Brown.
Marsh chose the name Triceratops in 1889, and it means
"three horned face".
Because of the number of fossils found, and the fact that they are often
found together,
Triceratops is thought to have been a common dinosaur, that lived in herds.
The three horns on its face were probably used for protection. The neck
frill, being solid bone, gave further protection.
There were at least 15 different species of Triceratops, and some species
had bony knobs set around the frill, which offered further protection still.
Many Triceratops skulls show damage to the horns or the frills. This has
led some scientists to suggest that Triceratops may have had sparring
contests by locking horns and pushing with the head
shield, in a similar way to how male deer spar today. The use of the horns
as a weapon, would probably have limited to use against real enemies such
as
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Triceratops has been designated the official state dinosaur of
Wyoming,
since
1994.
German postage stamp showing Triceratops:
Triceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 72 to 65 million years ago
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Triceratops Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Triceratops:
- Triceratops was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Triceratops" means "three horned face". This name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1889.
- Triceratops was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Triceratops was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Triceratops 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.
- Triceratops lived between about 72 million years ago and 65 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Triceratops was one of the dinosaurs which died out during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic Era.
- Triceratops lived in North America.
- Triceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Triceratops was about 30 feet (9.1 meters) long, and about 10 feet (3 meters) tall.
- Triceratops weighed about 11 tons.
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Triceratops Books
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By George O'Connor
Candlewick
Released: February 10th, 2015
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If I Had a Triceratops- Manufacturer: Candlewick
- ISBN: 0763660132
- EAN: 9780763660130
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: George O'Connor
- Publication Date: February 10th, 2015
- Release Date: February 10th, 2015
Physical Description:- Size: 9.32 Inches by 10.89 Inches by 0.35 Inches
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By Storybots
Random House Books for Young Readers
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Triceratops (StoryBots) (Step into Reading)- Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
- ISBN: 0525646132
- EAN: 9780525646136
- PartNumber: Full colour
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Storybots
- Publication Date: July 9th, 2019
- Release Date: July 9th, 2019
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 5.94 Inches by 0.17 Inches
- Weight: 0.15 Pounds
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By Janet Riehecky
Capstone Press
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Triceratops (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1491408170
- EAN: 9781491408179
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2014
- Release Date: August 1st, 2014
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By Anna Obiols
B.E.S. Publishing
Released: September 1st, 2012
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Triceratops: The Strongest Dinosaur (Dinosaur Books)- Manufacturer: B.E.S.
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- ISBN: 1438001088
- EAN: 9781438001081
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: Reprint
- 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 0.6 Inches
- Weight: 0.45 Pounds
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By Stephen Shaskan
Beach Lane Books
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The Three Triceratops Tuff- Manufacturer: Beach Lane Books
- Brand: Beach Lane Books
- ISBN: 1442443979
- EAN: 9781442443976
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Stephen Shaskan
- Publication Date: April 2nd, 2013
- Release Date: April 2nd, 2013
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 9.0 Inches by 0.4 Inches
- Weight: 0.85 Pounds
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By Tammy Gagne
Pebble
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Triceratops: A 4D Book (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Pebble
- ISBN: 1515795551
- EAN: 9781515795551
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: 0.26 Pounds
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By Will Dare
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Released: April 4th, 2017
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How to Tame a Triceratops (Dino Riders)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Brand: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- ISBN: 1492636177
- UPC: 760789258992
- EANs: 0760789258992, 9781492636175
- PartNumber: illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 128
- Author: Will Dare
- Publication Date: April 4th, 2017
- Release Date: April 4th, 2017
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By Rebecca McDonald
House of Lore
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I Am Triceratops: A Triceratops Book for Kids- Manufacturer: House of Lore
- ISBN: 1950553019
- EAN: 9781950553013
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Large Print
- Number of Pages: 44
- Authors: Rebecca McDonald, James McDonald
- Publication Date: April 1st, 2019
- Release Date: April 1st, 2019
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By Beatriz Rare
Independently published
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It's Not Easy Being a Triceratops- Manufacturer: Independently published
- ISBN: 1670850005
- EAN: 9781670850003
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 35
- Author: Beatriz Rare
- Publication Date: December 2nd, 2019
- Release Date: December 2nd, 2019
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Triceratops Toys
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Jurassic World Dual Attack Triceratops- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GDT42
- UPC: 887961752052
- EAN: 0887961752052
- PartNumber: GDT42
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.0 Inches by 13.5 Inches by 3.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.8157103694 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Medium-sized Jurassic World Dual Attack dinosaur 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!
- Buttons are located on the back and each one triggers a strike. Back button makes the tail strike; front button makes the head strike! Hold both buttons at once for dual tail and head-striking action!
- Features realistic movie-inspired sculpting, articulation plus authentic color and texture
- Medium size is perfect for collecting and playing out epic Jurassic World battle-action scenes!
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Kala The Dinosaur figure, Triceratops- Manufacturer: Kala
- Brand: Kala
- Model: 23335440
- PartNumber: unknown
Details:- Product Category: Office Product
Physical Description:- Size: 1.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.26 Pounds
- Color: A
Features:- The Triceratops
- DEVELOPS DEXTERITY AND SPARKS THE IMAGINATION - This toy will help to develop your kids' skills.
- 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. This figure cares in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated.
- BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED AND DURABLE - This figure is beautifully finished. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic
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Jurassic World Roarivores Triceratops- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: FMM24
- UPC: 887961576825
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- PartNumber: FMM24
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.0 Inches by 2.75 Inches by 10.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.54895103238 Pounds
- Color: Standart
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- Inspired by the movie, Roarivores dinosaur action figures feature push button sound activation and signature attack moves iconic to their respective species
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Wild Republic Triceratops Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Dinosauria 10 Inches- Manufacturer: Wild Republic
- Brand: Wild Republic
- Model: 15490
- UPCs: 092389154900, 785924410523, 772223916733
- EANs: 0092389154900, 0772223916733, 0785924410523
- PartNumber: 15490
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 5.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches by 11.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.661386786 Pounds
- Color: Triceratops
Features:- With mighty horns the Triceratops stuffed animal will surely be an eye-catching thoughtful gift to give
- The plush toy measures out to be 10 inches long making it the perfect size to cuddle up with and double as an adventure buddy
- Make note that this surface washable stuffed animal is made of high-quality materials with amazing lifelike detail
- This Triceratops plush toy will captivate the hearts of those young and old
- Detail is what sets realistic stuffed animals from the rest of the pack take a look or touch and you will see what we are talking about
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Jurassic World Mattel Roarivores Triceratops Action Figure- Manufacturer: Jurassic
- Brand: Jurassic World
- Model: SG_B07BR3WN6P_US
- UPC: 680270718661
- EAN: 0680270718661
- PartNumber: 0
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 5.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.86 Pounds
- Color: Multi-colored
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Remote Control Dinosaur - Triceratops Toy Roars, Walks, Lights Up, Bobs its Head and Stomps - RC Toys for Kids Ages 3 and Up - Blue Walking Dinosaurs Figure with Wireless Controller- Manufacturer: Dazmers
- Brand: Dazmers
- UPC: 752830406094
- EAN: 0752830406094
- PartNumber: DT6094
Details:Features:- MOVES LIKE A REAL DINOSAUR: This triceratops dinosaur moves at your command with the remote controller. You decide when it walks forward or backward, or you can push the button on its back and watch it move on its own.
- SOUNDS LIKE A REAL DINOSAUR: The triceratops figure comes to life as it moves, making stomping and roaring sounds. The dino is 14” L x 6.5” H x 3” W and has hard bumpy skin. The easy-to-use 2-button LED infrared controller is perfect for small hands.
- LIGHT UP EYES: Play with the dinosaur toy in the daylight or in the dark and watch its head bob up and down and its eyes glow. Great for imaginative and interactive play.
- GREAT FOR KIDS WHO LOVE DINOSAURS: This interactive dinosaur toy is more fun than plastic dinosaur figures because you can bring it to life. Stomping and roaring has never been so much fun.
- DINO BATTERIES: The dinosaur includes 3 AAA batteries. The remote control requires 2 additional AA batteries (not included).
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LEGO Jurassic World Triceratops Rampage 75937 (447 Pieces)- Manufacturer: LEGO
- Brand: LEGO
- Model: 6278184
- UPC: 673419313674
- EAN: 0673419313674
- PartNumber: 6278184
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 3.7 Inches by 15.04 Inches by 10.32 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Recreate Jurassic World dinosaur action with this fun-packed kids’ playset, featuring an Egg Spinner ride with an entrance gate, posable, new-for-August-2019 Triceratops toy figure, collapsible fence, minifigure buggy and more!
- This LEGO Jurassic World dinosaur toy includes 4 new-for-August-2019 minifigures: Owen Grady, Simon Masrani, Allison Miles and a tourist
- Egg Spinner ride measures over 4-inch (12cm) high, 4-inch (12cm) wide and 7-inch (19cm) deep Jurassic World Triceratops toy dinosaur figure measures over 3-inch (8cm) high, 7-inch (19cm) long and 2-inch (6cm) wide Dinosaur fences measures over 3-inch (10cm) high, 9-inch (25cm) wide and 1-inch (5cm) deep
- 447 pieces – Popular dinosaur toy building set for boys and girls aged 7+ and for fans and kids of all ages
- This LEGO Jurassic World Triceratops Rampage 75937 building set makes a great gift for kids and can be built together with all other original LEGO sets and LEGO bricks for creative play
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Hot Wheels Smashin' Triceratops Playset- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Hot Wheels
- Model: GBF97
- UPC: 887961713954
- EAN: 0887961713954
- PartNumber: GBF97
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 15.0 Inches by 12.0 Inches by 7.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Frustration Free Packaging: Easy to open, 100 percent recyclable, and less packaging waste
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Wild Republic Triceratops Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Kids Gifts, Dinosauria 17 Inches- Manufacturer: Wild Republic
- Brand: Wild Republic
- Model: 17952
- UPC: 092389179521
- EAN: 0092389179521
- PartNumber: 15942
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.0 Inches by 17.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
- Color: Dinosauria
Features:- Take yourself back to Prehistoric times with this realistic Triceratops stuffed animal from Wild Republic.
- At 17", This plush toy is the perfect size to play at home or take with you on the go!
- There will be no worries about a mess with your Zoo animal plush, as it is completely surface washable.
- No matter who sees it, This stuffed animal is sure to put a smile on the face of any kid, teen, or animal lover in your life.
- Wild Republic specializes in educational toys for kids and lifelike stuffed animals.
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Discovery Kids RC Triceratops, LED Infrared Remote Control Dinosaur, Built-in Speakers W/ Digital Sound Effects, 8.75" Long, Includes Glowing Eyes, Life-Like Motion, A Great Toy for Girls/Boy, Orange- Manufacturer: MerchSource
- Brand: Discovery Kids
- UPC: 843479113174
- EAN: 0843479113174
- PartNumber: 1006988
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 13.3 Inches by 3.5 Inches by 7.0 Inches
- Color: Orange
Features:- ✔ BLAST TO THE PREHISTORIC PAST with the Discovery Kids RC Triceratops Figure! This 9-inch dinosaur toy brings this majestic Cretaceous period creature back to the modern day, complete with life-like features your children will love.
- ✔ HAVE A ROARING GOOD TIME: Did you know that the name triceratops literally means “three-horned face” in Greek? This little remote-control figure brings the dinosaur’s lifelike features right in front of your child’s eyes with its hard pebbled skin, articulated movements, and even light-up eyes! A built-in speaker comes embedded with digital sound effects so your child can make the dinosaur unleash ferocious roars with the touch of a button!
- ✔ TWO-WAY STEERING AND AUTO-MODE: Make the triceratops move and roar with the LED infrared remote control! Featuring a fun fossil design, the controller lets you maneuver the RC triceratops forwards and backwards. When you're done driving, hold down both buttons on the remote to enable Auto Mode and watch the triceratops roam around as it pleases.
- ✔ MAKE THEIR IMAGINATIONS SOAR while playing with the RC Triceratops with your child! Children will love controlling the dinosaur all over the home as well as making it a loyal guardian for their bedrooms!
- ✔ BATTERY-OPERATED: The Discovery Kids RC Triceratops Figure requires 5 "AAA" batteries (not included), making it easy to bring around the house or on the road!
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