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6 08, 2023

“The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers” by Dr Adam Smith and Jonathan Emmett – A New Book!

By |2024-03-09T15:07:43+00:00August 6th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Book Reviews, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

A pleasant trip out to Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire for Everything Dinosaur team members today. This spectacular Elizabethan mansion was the venue for an event celebrating the publication of a marvellous dinosaur book for children featuring Tyrannosaurus rex. Entitled “The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers”.

"The Tyrannosaur's Feathers" by Dr Adam Smith and Jonathan Emmett.
The front cover of “The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers” written by Dr Adam Smith and Jonathan Emmett. UCLan Publishing/Stieven Van der Poorten.

“The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers”

Published by UCLan publishing and illustrated by the very talented Stieven Van der Poorten, “The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers” explains how our knowledge about T. rex has changed. Time for this famous, iconic dinosaur to get a makeover.

Comparing T. rex figures for the tyrannosaur's feathers book launch.
How our perceptions regarding Tyrannosaurus rex have changed. A model from the 1970s compared to a Safari Ltd feathered Tyrannosaurus rex (2015). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A friendly Velociraptor explains to T. rex that palaeontologists have learned a great deal about the Dinosauria. Under the guidance of a fellow theropod the T. rex is gradually transformed over the course of the book into a feathered, two-fingered, predator with lips, a tail lifted off the ground and correctly positioned arms. The authors provided a read through, even dealing with the difficulties of tyrannosaur nostrils and the dinosaur’s colouration.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s review of “The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers”: “The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers” Reviewed.

The Tyrannosaur's Feathers book launch.
Authors Dr Adam Smith (left) and Jonathan Emmett (right) with the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton on display at Wollaton Hall in the background. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Celebrating the Book Launch

As part of the event to celebrate the book launch the authors conducted a special T. rex themed quiz. The budding young palaeontologists that attended did really well and it was surprising how much information the children had picked up from the read through and the scientific explanations offered by Dr Smith. A helpful tyrannosaur research timeline aided the quiz participants.

Tyrannosaur's feathers timeline chart
The authors had created a helpful timeline that explained how our knowledge regarding T. rex has changed. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Wollaton Hall with its spectacular T. rex exhibit was an excellent venue choice to celebrate the publication of this wonderful book for children. Our hosts even laid on gingerbread biscuits in the shape of a Tyrannosaurus rex. We wish UCLan publishing and everyone involved with “The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers” success.”

“The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers” – Book Details

Publisher: UClan Publishing

Published August 2023 | Price: £7.99 | Pages: 32
6 plus| Paperback | ISBN: 9781915235596

Visit the website of UCLan Publishing: UCLan Publishing. Search on the website for “Tyrannosaur” to find the book.

27 07, 2023

Amazing Smilodon and Allosaurus Drawings

By |2024-01-02T15:02:09+00:00July 27th, 2023|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Drawings, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Our thanks to model collector Alex who sent into Everything Dinosaur Smilodon and Allosaurus drawings. Alex emailed to ask if we accepted fan art. We are very lucky at Everything Dinosaur, we have lots of talented customers and we get sent some amazing prehistoric animal illustrations.

Alex was inspired by the Rebor Smilodon “Year of the Tiger” figure and the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus model.

Our thanks to Alex for sending in his superb prehistoric animal illustrations.

Smilodon and Allosaurus drawings
Thanks to Alex who sent into Everything Dinosaur two excellent illustrations. A Smilodon illustration (left) and an Allosaurus drawing (right). Picture credit: Alex.

An Illustration of the Rebor Smilodon “Year of the Tiger”

To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger (2022), Rebor created a special edition Smilodon populator replica with a tiger inspired colour scheme.

An illustration of the Rebor Year of the Tiger Smilodon model.
Thank you Alex for sending into Everything Dinosaur a splendid Smiilodon drawing. Picture credit: Alex.

The Rebor “Stray Cat” year of the tiger figure is a limited-edition model. The beautiful coat and stunning details on the animal’s face has been carefully recreated by Alex.

Rebor Smilodon populator (tiger colour variant).
A Rebor Smilodon populator in the tiger colour scheme. The figure is shown with the mouth closed head attachment.

To view the range of Rebor models and figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Rebor Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

Illustrating an Allosaurus

In addition to the stunning Smilodon drawing, Alex sent in an amazing Allosaurus illustration. The drawing is based on the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus dinosaur model. The Allosaurus was introduced to this model range in 2019. It has proved to be popular with dinosaur fans and model collectors.

We congratulate Alex for the superb detail that has been incorporated into the illustration. The realistic neck folds, the carefully drawn teeth and the prominent, vivid crests on the skull.

Illustrating an Allosaurus.
A drawing of the Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus dinosaur model. Picture credit: Alex.
Allosaurus dinosaur model.
The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Allosaurus model.

To view the Wild Safari Prehistoric World models: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models and Figures.

A Note to Everything Dinosaur

In the package containing the two wonderful drawings, a note had been included too.

Alex wrote:

“To Everything Dinosaur,

Hope you enjoy my drawings of Rebor’s Smilodon and Safari Ltd’s Allosaurus. I always enjoy shopping on your website, and you have great customer service. I wanted to give something as a thank you, so I hope you like the artworks!”

Our thanks to Alex for sending in his amazing illustrations. They are most impressive artworks.

13 07, 2023

Encountering a Spectacular Life-size Velociraptor

By |2024-01-02T20:38:08+00:00July 13th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products|0 Comments

Whilst on a recent visit to the Manchester Museum team members at Everything Dinosaur took the opportunity to admire the life-size Velociraptor replica on display.

Encountering a life-size Velociraptor replica.
Encountering a life-size Velociraptor replica at the Manchester Museum. The replica is part of a display that documents the evolution of feathers and the ancestry of modern birds. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Life-size Velociraptor Replica on Display

The life-size Velociraptor replica has been on display for several years. It has a shaggy coat of feathers and a long tail. The tail ends in a plume. Whilst speculative, the plume suggests that the tail played a role in visual communication.

The colouration is certainly striking and reflects the markings and plumage seen in some extant birds.

Those famous second toe claws are raised, and this small dinosaur is depicted as if it were running. Perhaps it is chasing down a small lizard or some other unfortunate prey.

The head shows the delicate lower jaw, small teeth and a short tongue located towards the rear of the mouth. The tongue length is also speculative but reflects the views of many palaeontologists.

The eye has been given a vertical pupil.

Encountering a life-size Velociraptor replica. A close view of the head.
A close view of the head showing the delicate lower jaw and the large eye with a vertical pupil. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Vertical Pupil

The pupil’s function is to regulate the amount of light that enters the eye by constricting (closing) or dilating (opening) the pupil. Vertical pupils are associated with small, ambush hunters such as cats. They help these hunters see in poor light and also assist them in judging the distance between themselves and potential prey.

Beasts of the Mesozoic 1:18 scale Velociraptor mongoliensis model.
Getting to grips with the Beasts of the Mesozoic 1:18 scale Velociraptor mongoliensis model.

Velociraptor is thought to have been an agile hunter. The model above is a 1:18 scale Velociraptor mongoliensis replica from the Beasts of the Mesozoic range.

To view this range of articulated prehistoric animal figures: Beasts of the Mesozoic Prehistoric Animal Models.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We always say hello to the life-size Velociraptor replica. It is a very beautiful figure and helps to demonstrate the actual size of this lithe theropod. The Velociraptor forms part of a display that highlights the link between dinosaurs and birds.”

Visit the Everything Dinosaur website: Everything Dinosaur.

2 07, 2023

A Wonderful Palaeotherium Welcomed Back at Crystal Palace

By |2024-01-02T20:39:15+00:00July 2nd, 2023|Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

A Victorian-era statue of a Palaeotherium magnum, an ancient mammal distantly related to horses has been rebuilt and installed at Crystal Palace. The original sculpture, designed by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, was lost in the 1960s. Thanks to a dedicated team of historians, palaeontologists and artists Palaeotherium has returned to the famous Crystal Palace Dinosaurs site.

The Palaeotherium statue on display at the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs site.
The new Palaeotherium sculpture in situ at the Park. Picture credit; James Balston.

The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs Site

The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs have Grade 1 listed status. The collection consists of around thirty figures and approximately forty geological displays. They were created in the 1850s and represent the world’s first attempt to depict life-size prehistoric animals.

Commenting on the significance of the site, evolutionary biologist at the Natural History Museum and Chair of the Friends of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, Elinor Michel stated:

“The sculptures are of huge historic and scientific importance. The display first opened twenty-eight years before the London Natural History Museum and was the first-time models of extinct creatures had been used to engage people with science and geological time. For many visitors, this was their first introduction to the idea of lost worlds of animals and environments that no longer exist.”

Victorian-era Sculptures of Prehistoric Animals

Crystal Palace might be famous for its dinosaur sculptures, but only four of the statues represent members of the Dinosauria. The other figures represent marine reptiles, pterosaurs, crocodilians, amphibians and prehistoric mammals.

Iguanodons at Crystal Palace.
A pair of Iguanodons study the Crystal Palace landscape. The Grade 1 listed statues have been undergoing extensive conservation. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The building of a life-size Palaeotherium magnum was a task taken up by Britain’s leading palaeo artist and chum of Everything Dinosaur Bob Nicholls. Friends of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, staff from the Natural History Museum and researchers from the University of Portsmouth supervised the project.

Building the Palaeotherium sculpture.
Building the Palaeotherium statue, an image of the original sculpture can be seen in the background. Picture credit: Bob Nicholls.

This is the first attempt in twenty years to replace a lost sculpture at Crystal Palace. The resurrection of Palaeotherium emphasises the importance of the work to document the changes that have taken place within the grounds.

Palaeotherium magnum

Professor Adrian Lister (London Natural History Museum) commented:

“Palaeotherium magnum is the largest among a group of five mammal species represented in the Park that lived in the Eocene some 44.5 to 33.5 million years ago when Britain was clothed in tropical forest. The size of a small, chunky pony, it was a browsing mammal some 2 metres long and 1.3 metres high.”

Palaeotherium magnum illustrated
A life reconstruction of Palaeotherium magnum. Picture credit: Mark Witton.

The restored sculpture was unveiled at a special ceremony at Crystal Palace Park today (2nd July, 2023). As part of the events to commemorate the return of Palaeotherium, visitors were offered a conducted tour of the site.

Unveiling the Palaeotherium magnum sculpture.
A big crowd gathered to witness the Palaeotherium unveiling. Picture credit: Neil Scott-Sills.

Palaeotherium Project is Part of a Wider Initiative

The Palaeotherium project is part of a wider initiative to revive and conserve the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs site. Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, Historic England, the new Crystal Palace Park Trust and Bromley Council have been working together to develop a plan to protect the site. The resurrection of Palaeotherium magnum highlights a more optimistic, entertaining and enlightening future for one of the UK’s most iconic greenspaces.

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the London Natural History Museum in the compilation of this article.

1 07, 2023

“Humans – Perspectives on our Evolution from World Experts”

By |2023-07-07T14:17:23+01:00July 1st, 2023|Book Reviews, Educational Activities, Main Page, Palaeontological articles, Photos|0 Comments

How did our species evolve? What does our evolutionary history tell us about being human? These questions and many more are posed in a fascinating new book edited by a leading researcher at the American Museum of Natural History. Entitled “Humans Perspectives on our Evolution from World Experts”, this new publication provides an insightful analysis into the origins and the future of our species.

Research scientist Sergio Almécija has compiled an eminent list of contributors. These experts, drawn from a variety of academic fields, share their insights on the study of human evolution. Leading figures in palaeontology, primatology, archaeology, genetics and anthropology reflect on some of the most profound questions centred around being human.

"Humans - Perspectives on our Evolution".
The front cover of the recently published book “Humans – Perspectives on our Evolution from World Experts”. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Evolution of Homo sapiens

Sergio Almécija has been fascinated by the multiple narratives surrounding our origins, behaviours and the prospects for our future. He has taken an innovative approach to his subject. A list of questions was compiled and then he contacted leading academics and researchers and recorded their thoughts.

Some of the questions included are:

  • Which discovery, research study, or book would you highlight as a “game changer” in the way we look at our own evolution? How did it influence your career or life?
  • If you had a one-shot round trip in a time machine, to which specific time period—past or future—would you go and why?
  • What will be shaping human evolution in the future? What will humans look like in 100, 100,000, or 1 million years?
Perspectives on our evolution.
How did our species evolve? Why us and not other hominids? What does it mean to be human? A new book examining human evolution with contributions from over a hundred leading academics and experts. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Perspectives on our Evolution

The eminent and accomplished cast of contributors to this new book includes Kay Behrensmeyer, Frans de Waal, Nina Jablonski, Mike Benton, Richard Leakey, Robert Sapolsky, and Ian Tattersall. In total, there are contributions from over a hundred distinguished scientists and researchers.

Published by Columbia University Press, “Humans Perspectives on our Evolution from World Experts”, is a remarkable book. It has been designed to permit the reader to dip in and out of it, to explore a variety of topics and to gain fresh insights and perspectives.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Highly respected researchers at the very top of their game provide an insightful and informative examination of what it is like to be human. It is a very fitting compendium that caters for an essential human characteristic – our curiosity.”

“Humans Perspectives on our Evolution from World Experts” – The Details

Published by Columbia University Press.
Available in both paperback, e-book and hardcover.
ISBN (Paperback) = 9780231201216.
Pages = 520.

Visit the website of Columbia University Press here: Columbia University Press.

Search for the author (Sergio Almécija) or by book title.

Contributors opine on the fundamental relationship our species has with the natural world and remark upon the key moments in time that have driven human evolution. In addition, many contributors provide invaluable advice for those members of our species considering embarking on similar careers.

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson added:

“This book allows the reader to explore a cornucopia of ideas about humanity, our past, present and future. It is an engaging publication, a book that will leave you with a deep sense of wonder.”

25 06, 2023

Baby Frog Spotted Near Office Pond

By |2023-06-25T11:56:04+01:00June 25th, 2023|Animal News Stories, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

A baby frog spotted by an Everything Dinosaur team member close to the company’s office pond. This is the first frog observed from this year’s breeding season. The tiny frog (Rana temporaria) was observed in a small patch of gravel. This area has been left and weeds allowed to grow, thus providing shelter and habitat for animal’s leaving the pond.

Baby frog spotted (2023).
Can you spot the frog? The baby frog that recently emerged from the office pond. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Baby Frog Spotted (Rana temporaria)

The frog is a Common Frog (Rana temporaria). In common with all British amphibians this frog is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Garden ponds are an increasingly important habitat for them. In return, they help keep slug and snail numbers down. In short, amphibians like the Common Frog are the gardener’s friend.

The first batch of frogspawn was laid in the office pond on February 28th. This is the earliest recorded date for frogs spawning in our pond. We suspect that the spotting of a baby frog on the evening of 24th June is the earliest recorded date for observing a frog from that year’s breeding season.

To view the Everything Dinosaur article about the early frogspawn: Frogspawn in the Office Pond (February 28th, 2023).

Baby frog spotted close to the office pond.
A close-up view of the tiny, baby frog spotted near to the office pond. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Doing Our Bit for Conservation

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that team members had been busy looking after the office pond and removing excessive algae on a regular basis. The water level is quite low, but the pond is being carefully monitored to ensure it remains an attractive habitat for fauna and flora.

Recently, some oxygenating hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) was introduced to the pond. This plant will grow rapidly and help to combat the excessive growth of any algae. It is hardy, tough and fast growing. Hopefully, the introduction of this oxygenator will help to keep the pond in good condition and encourage lots of wildlife.

The spokesperson added:

“We like doing our bit for conservation. Many ponds around us have been filled in and we are pleased that our little pond is helping to maintain the local frog population. We shall keep observing the pond area, we might spot more baby frogs.”

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s user-friendly and award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

22 06, 2023

A Spectacular Resting Dragonfly (2023)

By |2024-01-02T20:29:29+00:00June 22nd, 2023|Animal News Stories, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur spotted a resting dragonfly near the office pond. The insect had just completed its final moult. It was very early in the morning, we suspect this dragonfly had emerged from the water the previous night. The final moult stage for dragonflies can last several hours. During this time, these magnificent insects are vulnerable to predation from birds.

A resting dragonfly (2023)
A beautiful dragonfly spotted near the office pond in the early morning. The warm and calm weather has encouraged these stunning insects to emerge. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

A Resting Dragonfly

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that several exuvia (cast skins) had been discovered on the vegetation surrounding the office pond. This was the first time a resting dragonfly had been spotted this year (2023). The dragonfly could be a Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea).

The spokesperson explained that they did not want to get too close.

He added:

“It was wonderful to watch this stunning insect. We did not want to get too close as it had probably only just emerged from its final moult, and we did not want to startle it. Had the dragonfly been alarmed it might have damaged its beautiful wings.”

There was time to take a photograph and a few minutes later the dragonfly was airborne. It was ready to commence its life as an adult.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

20 06, 2023

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus

By |2023-06-21T08:10:01+01:00June 20th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

The new for 2023 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus dinosaur model is in stock at Everything Dinosaur. This colourful abelisaurid joins the other recently introduced theropod dinosaur Cryolophosaurus. A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur welcomed the Majungasaurus into stock and stated:

“Majungasaurus puts Madagascar on the map when it comes to Late Cretaceous theropods”.

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus.
The new for 2023 Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus available from Everything Dinosaur.

To view the Wild Safari Prehistoric World range of prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Figures and Models.

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus

This striking theropod measures over 25 cm (10 inches) in length. The majestic head is approximately 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) off the ground. The dinosaur model will be supplied with an Everything Dinosaur Majungasaurus fact sheet.

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus.
Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus in posterior view.

A Prehistoric World Majungasaurus

The Everything Dinosaur spokesperson praised Safari Ltd for adding a Majungasaurus to their model range and commented that the American company certainly had a great sense of humour, as one of the images of the model depicted this dinosaur devouring a biscuit.

Wild Safari Prehistoric World Majungasaurus.
Tea and biscuits with a Majungasaurus.

The colour scheme chosen depicts counter shading and the red stripes give this dinosaur a fearsome appearance. Majungasaurus was the apex predator in its environment. The model has the tiny arms of a Late Cretaceous abelisaurid. It also has a dimpled skin texture. Everything Dinosaur team members are not sure as to whether skin impressions of Majungasaurus are known.

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

18 06, 2023

Special and Rare Fossil Dinosaur Footprint

By |2024-01-02T20:32:23+00:00June 18th, 2023|Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Palaeontological articles, Photos, Photos/Pictures of Fossils|0 Comments

Whilst on a short visit to the London Natural History Museum team members at Everything Dinosaur took the opportunity to visit the dinosaur gallery. Amongst the dinosaur bones and exhibits of fossil teeth, a trace fossil was spotted. It was a fossil dinosaur footprint, a specimen from the famous Lark Quarry site (Australia).

fossil dinosaur footprint
A fossil dinosaur footprint photographed at the London Natural History Museum. The exhibit features a three-toed print from the famous Lark Quarry track site in Australia. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Fossil Dinosaur Footprint

The Lark Quarry site is regarded as one of the most remarkable non-avian trace fossils in the world. The site, near the town of Winton (Queensland, Australia) preserves the fossilised footprints of at least three different types of dinosaur. When first extensively studied, it was thought the tracks represented a large theropod disturbing smaller dinosaurs and causing a stampede.

It had been suggested that the big tridactyl prints were made by an ornithopod and not a carnivorous theropod.

To read a blog post about the famous Lark Quarry fossil site: Scientists Examine the Lark Quarry Dinosaur Footprints.

Other scientists have suggested that the larger tracks were made by Australovenator. Australovenator (A. wintonensis) was named and described in 2009 (Hocknull et al). It has been classified as a member of the Megaraptoridae family. Australovenator may have been a sister taxon of Fukuiraptor, which is known from Japan.

The CollectA Australovenator dinosaur model.
The CollectA Australovenator replica.

The picture (above) shows a CollectA Australovenator model from the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular range.

To view the range of CollectA not-to-scale models and figures in stock at Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Prehistoric Life Models.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“The Lark Quarry site is extremely important for ichnologists. The site preserves around 3,300 dinosaur tracks. The tracks have been interpreted in several ways. For example, the largest tridactyl prints could represent an ornithopod, or perhaps they were made by a theropod like Australovenator.”

Visit Everything Dinosaur’s award-winning website: Everything Dinosaur.

15 06, 2023

New Wild Safari Cryolophosaurus Coming into Stock

By |2024-01-02T20:31:00+00:00June 15th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Everything Dinosaur Products, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model is coming into stock at Everything Dinosaur. A spokesperson from the UK-based company confirmed that the Cryolophosaurus figure was due to arrive next week.

Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model.
The colourful Wild Safari Prehistoric World Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model is expected in stock at Everything Dinosaur.

Cryolophosaurus Dinosaur Model

Cryolophosaurus “frozen crested lizard”, was named and scientifically described in 1994. At around six metres in length, this theropod is thought to have been the apex predator in the Early Jurassic ecosystem associated with Antarctica. The new for 2023 Safari Ltd Cryolophosaurus sports a crimson crest. This thin crest earned this dinosaur the nickname “Elvisaurus”. The crest probably played a role in visual communication or confirming fitness for breeding.

To view the range of Wild Safari Prehistoric World figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Wild Safari Prehistoric World Models and Figures.

Cryolophosaurus Model Measurements

The Wild Safari Prehistoric World Cryolophosaurus dinosaur model measures twenty centimetres in length. That beautifully sculpted head stands around eight centimetres off the ground. Sales of this dinosaur model will be sent out with a free Cryolophosaurus fact sheet. The fact sheet has been researched and written by Everything Dinosaur team members.

To visit the Everything Dinosaur website: The Everything Dinosaur Website.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented that Safari Ltd, was not releasing details about new models in a single press release. Introductions had been scheduled to take place throughout the year. As a result, Everything Dinosaur team members had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this colourful theropod figure.

The spokesperson added:

“It is a fantastic model. It’s great to have another dinosaur model representing the fauna of the southern part of Gondwana.”

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