Shows Parasaurolophus against a white background

Shows Parasaurolophus in natural surroundings to highlight its lifelike qualities

Parasaurolophus – the Dinosaur with the Long Crest

€17.00

Parasaurolophus was a herbivore that could walk on both two and four legs
It is known for its large, elaborate cranial crest
Parasaurolophus could be up to 9,5 meters long and weigh up to 2,5 tons
Create your own fantasy landscape and use your imagination when playing with the earth’s history
Realistic details make this perfect for collectors, teachers and children
The figure is about 19,5 cm long
Suitable for children from 3 years of age.

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Comparison of the cranial crest P. cyrtocristatus (above) and P. walkeri

Parasaurolophus lived at the end of the cretaceous period, about 76,5-73 million years ago in the area that today is America. Similar to other dinosaurs in the group known as the hadrosaurs Parasaurolophus could walk on both two and four legs. It is believed it preferred to walk on for legs when looking for food, and on two when it had to run or move fast.

There were different species of parasaurolophus that had cranial crests of different lenght. Researchers have had many different ideas over the years of what exactly the cranial crest was used for. Some even believed it was used as a snorkel! Today we believe the cranial crest was used as a resonance chamber for sound when parasaurolophus communicated with each other, as well as for showing off and attracting a mate.