Saltopus
Saltopus Facts
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Name
Means
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"Jumping Foot" |
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Type
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Small Carnivore |
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Lived
When
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Late Triassic/Early Jurassic (235 to 200 million years ago) |
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Length
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3 feet |
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Weight
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5 pounds |
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Diet
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Insects and small animals, and carrion (dead bodies of animals) |
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Habitat
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Scotland |
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Interesting |
Saltopus was one of the first dinosaurs to roam the earth. In fact, some scientists wonder if it wasn't actually a pre-dinosaur era reptile. Saltopus is probably one of the the smallest meat-eating dinosaurs ever. Saltopus was fast and chased its prey. Scientists think it may have even been able to jump.
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Saltopus
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Q: Which is bigger: a Dalmatian dog or a Saltopus?
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http://www.abc.net.au/dinosaurs/fact_files/volcanic/quetzalcoatlus.htm
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