{"product_id":"parasaurolophus-dinosaur-plush","title":"Parasaurolophus Dinosaur Soft Stuffed Plush Toy","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CRESTED TRUMPETER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❃ Parasaurolophus was a remarkable duck-billed dinosaur that roamed western North America around 75 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous. Reaching roughly 30 feet (9 meters) in length, this large herbivore is instantly recognizable by the spectacular tube-shaped crest sweeping backward from its skull. Despite its unusual appearance, that crest wasn't simply decoration—it contained an elaborate network of hollow passages connected to the dinosaur's respiratory system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❃ Scientists have long investigated what Parasaurolophus might have done with its extraordinary headgear. Computer models suggest air passing through the crest could have produced deep, resonating calls, potentially allowing individuals to communicate across considerable distances. The crest may also have helped members of the same species recognize one another and could have played a role in visual display, making it one of the most versatile structures found on any dinosaur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❃ As a hadrosaur, Parasaurolophus possessed a broad beak for gathering vegetation and batteries of tightly packed teeth capable of grinding tough plant material. It could move on both two and four legs, likely dropping onto all fours while feeding before rising onto its hind limbs when necessary. With its towering crest and potential prehistoric trumpet calls, Parasaurolophus must have been one of the most distinctive sights—and sounds—of the Cretaceous landscape.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gage Beasley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39377980457057,"sku":"CJMR118510901AZ","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5817\/7121\/products\/product-image-1762407912.jpg?v=1622000467","url":"https:\/\/www.gagebeasleyshop.com\/pt\/products\/parasaurolophus-dinosaur-plush","provider":"Gage Beasley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}