A is for Ankylosaurus Traditional Cache
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This cache is a small lock and lock container. It was initially stocked with small ankylosaurid dinosaurs.
In comparison with modern land animals the adult Ankylosaurus was very large. Some scientists have estimated a length of 30 feet and a weight of over 13,000 lbs. The body shape was low-slung and quite wide. Ankylosaurus was quadrupedal, with the hind limbs longer than the forelimbs. Ankylosaurus was herbivorous, with small, leaf-shaped teeth suitable for cropping vegetation.
The most obvious feature of Ankylosaurus is its armor, consisting of massive knobs and plates of bone, known as osteoderms or scutes, embedded in the skin. The famous tail club of Ankylosaurus was also composed of several large osteoderms, which were fused to the last few tail vertebrae. It was heavy and supported by the last seven tail vertebrae, which interlocked to form a stiff rod at the base of the club. A 2009 study showed that the large tail knobs could generate sufficient force to break bone during impact
When I was young, dinosaurs were one of the things that got me interested in science. In fact Ankylosaurus was my favorite dino. It is my hope that these dino caches will have the same effect on the kids who find them.
Young children should feel free to take one of the Dinos without replacement. When the contents drops below 1-2 saurians, leave a note in the log and I'll try to top off the container.
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