Shantungosaurus Giganteus
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Shantungosaurus giganteus is an ornithopod dinosaur of the family Hadrosauridae , which lived during the Late Cretaceous , approximately 70 million years ago , in what is now China . Discovered in Shandong Province and described in 1973, this dinosaur is known for being the largest hadrosaurid ever recorded , with an estimated length of 15 to 16.6 meters and a weight that may have reached 16 tons , placing it among the largest non-sauropod herbivorous dinosaurs in history.
The skull of Shantungosaurus measured approximately 1.6 meters (5.3 ft) in length , with an elongated structure and a wide nasal cavity that may have allowed it to produce sounds for communication. Like other hadrosaurids, it had no front teeth, but its mouth ended in a horny beak , ideal for cutting tough vegetation. In its jaw, it had a dental battery composed of hundreds of replaceable teeth , adapted to efficiently grind plant material. This dentition system allowed it to process large quantities of fibrous plants, such as conifers, cycads and ferns, which were abundant in its habitat.
The postcranial skeleton of Shantungosaurus giganteus reveals a robust and elongated body, with a massive trunk and broad ribs that protected a considerably large thoracic cavity. Its bone structure suggests that it had a large lung capacity , which may have provided it with endurance when moving in search of food.
Its forelimbs were relatively short , but functional, with five fingers on each hand, allowing it to occasionally move in a quadrupedal position to feed on low vegetation. However, its hind legs were extremely strong and long , with three toes on each foot, giving it efficient bipedal locomotion when it needed to flee from predators or travel long distances.
One of the most distinctive features of Shantungosaurus is the presence of hollow bones in its skeleton , which reduced its weight without compromising its size, an adaptation that may have facilitated its mobility despite its colossal wingspan. Its long, heavy tail , reinforced by ossified tendons, acted as a counterweight and gave it stability when moving in a bipedal position.
The environment in which Shantungosaurus lived was a river plain rich in vegetation, where it coexisted with other dinosaurs, including large sauropods and predators such as Tarbosaurus or Zhuchengtyrannus , from which it had to defend itself using its large size and possible gregarious behavior. It is believed to have lived in large herds , which provided protection from carnivores and facilitated the search for food.
Approximate measurements of Shantungosaurus:
- Scale 1:35 Two-piece assembly kit
- Length 424 mm
- Height 161 mm
- Width 90 mm
- Snout-tail length 457 mm
- 1:60 scale two-piece assembly kit
- Length 247 mm
- Height 94 mm
- Width 90 mm
- Snout-tail length 267 mm
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Different scales will be used to make the replicas (depending on the size of the species), although we are open to making other suggested scales upon request as long as they fit in our printing trays, for which you will have to contact us via email and request the required size.
Replicas are supplied with the option of airbrush priming in dark grey. If you require another colour, please let us know which one you prefer in the box with special instructions for the seller. Without priming, we do not guarantee that the resin will accept paint.
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Complete replica (one piece): We supply complete replicas in those models that are small, and models that are medium, large or not very bulky, will have the prerogative of being presented as a complete replica or assembly kit as the case may be.
Complete replicas will be supplied separately from their base.
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The indicated replicas (generally composed of base, head, body and tail) will come prepared for the subsequent assembly that will be required by the client, by sanding, putty, adhesive or technique chosen by the client.
All replicas are thoroughly inspected before shipping and will be carefully packaged to prevent damage during transport.
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