Allosaurus - Roaring || CollectA

The Allosaurus figurine by CollectA is a fierce prehistoric predator and one of the best known dinosaurs. It was the apex predator of its domain preying on all species. They ranged in size from 7.5 to 9.7 metres in length.  It possessed strong arms for holding prey and could open its mouth extremely wide to aid with attack.  CollectA has created a realistic miniature that will delight the children's dinosaur play. 

Allosaurus - a Roaring figurine by CollectA

This figurine is mainly green with a yellow underbelly and has small spines are featured from head to tail.  It has two small red horns between its eyes and along the ridge of its nose.  This dinosaur is the perfect addition to your dinosaur collection. 

CollectA design beautiful and realistic figurines that inspire children's imaginations and enrich their natural play drive. 

FEATURES + SPECIFICATIONS:

• Suitable for ages 3+.
• Made from PVC,
• painted with non-toxic acrylic paints.
• This life-like figurine measures 17.5 x 4.5 x 8cm (L-W-H)
• The Allosaurus - Roaring was released in 2020

A few fun facts about the Allosaurus:

1. Name Meaning: The name Allosaurus means "different lizard" in Greek, reflecting its unique characteristics compared to other dinosaurs known at the time of its discovery.
2. Size: Allosaurus was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs of its time, reaching lengths of up to 30 feet (9 meters) and weights of around 2-3 tons.
3. Hunting Abilities: Allosaurus was a formidable predator with sharp teeth, powerful jaws, and strong limbs equipped with sharp claws. It was likely an apex predator capable of taking down large herbivorous dinosaurs like sauropods and stegosaurs.
4. Fossil Discoveries: Fossils of Allosaurus have been found in North America, Europe, and Africa, indicating a wide distribution during the Late Jurassic period.
5. Unique Skull: Allosaurus had a unique skull with large, forward-facing eyes, suggesting it had binocular vision and depth perception, which would have been advantageous for hunting.
6. Many Species: Several species of Allosaurus have been identified based on fossil discoveries, including Allosaurus fragilis, Allosaurus europaeus, and Allosaurus jimmadseni.
7. Social Behavior: Evidence suggests that Allosaurus may have been social animals, living and hunting in groups similar to modern-day carnivores like lions. Fossilized trackways containing multiple individuals have been discovered, indicating group behavior.
8. Possible Cannibalism: Some fossil evidence suggests that Allosaurus may have engaged in cannibalism, with bite marks and tooth marks found on Allosaurus bones indicating they may have been consumed by other members of their own species.
9. Feeding Adaptations: Allosaurus had strong neck muscles and a flexible neck, allowing it to make quick, powerful strikes with its jaws when hunting prey. It likely used its serrated teeth to tear flesh and strip meat from the bones of its prey.
10. Extinction: Allosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 155 to 150 million years ago. It became extinct at the end of the Jurassic period, possibly due to changes in the environment and competition with other predators.