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Showing posts with label Prehistoric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prehistoric. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Thescelosaurus Neglectus

Type:Prehistoric
Diet:Herbivore
Size:12 ft (3.7 m) long; 650 lbs (300 kg)
Protection status:Extinct

Did you know?
The first Thescelosaurus specimens, collected in the late 19th century, sat in a crate for decades before they were rediscovered.

Hesperornis Regalis

Type:Prehistoric
Diet:Carnivore
Size:Length, up to 5 ft (1.5 m)
Protection status:Extinct

Did you know?
The bulk of Hesperornis fossils known are from Canada, a testament to the ancient bird's preference for cooler waters at northern latitudes.

Ammonite

Type:Prehistoric
Diet:Carnivore
Size:Some more than 3 ft (1 m) in diameter
Group name:School
Protection status:Extinct

Did you know?
Female ammonites grew up to 400 percent larger than males, presumably to make room to lay eggs.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Devil Frog


Type:Prehistoric
Diet:Carnivore
Size:16 in (41 cm)
Weight:10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Protection status:Extinct

Did you know?
Ceratophyrines, living descendants of the devil frog, are sometimes called "Pac-Man frogs," because their round shape and oversized mouth resembles the old video game character.