Everything Dinosaur team members have prepared an exclusive Guizhouichthyosaurus scale drawing in preparation for the arrival of a new PNSO figure.  Guizhouichthyosaurus (G. tangae) is known from south and southwestern China.  It was a large ichthyosaur possibly a member of the Shastasauridae family.  This ichthyosaur is known from several, pancaked specimens.  Including near complete individuals.  Size estimates vary but some fossils indicate an adult animal length in excess of seven metres.

An exclusive Guizhouichthyosaurus scale drawing commissioned for use in a fact sheet about this large Triassic ichthyosaur. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Guizhouichthyosaurus Scale Drawing

The scale drawing has been commissioned for use in a free fact sheet that will be sent out with the new PNSO Guizhouichthyosaurus figure. This marine reptile model is due in stock at Everything Dinosaur shortly.

To view the range of PNSO prehistoric animal models in stock: PNSO Age of Dinosaurs.

An amazing specimen measuring 4.8 metres in length found in 2010 but not formally described until 2020 contained the remains of another marine reptile, a 4-metre-long thalattosaur (Xinpusaurus xingyiensis). This most likely represents the oldest record of megafaunal predation by a marine reptile and the oldest example of megapredation.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about this remarkable fossil discovery: New Study Reveals Oldest Example of Megapredation.

A Generalist Feeder

Guizhouichthyosaurus ate other prey items as well, as evidenced by a G. tangae specimen preserving fish bones as well as some bivalves in its stomach region.  Another specimen contained around a kilogram of gastroliths.  Gastroliths (stomach stones) in ichthyosaurs is rare.  It has been suggested that these stones were consumed accidently, perhaps during feeding on bivalves and worms on the seabed. The gastroliths were different to the surrounding fossil matrix.  This indicates that these stones were collected in a different environment from where the carcase of the animal settled.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We have encouraged PNSO to make more replicas of Chinese prehistoric animals.  The Guizhouichthyosaurus model is one of two ichthyosaurs coming into stock at Everything Dinosaur shortly.  We expect Guizhouichthyosaurus to arrive in a few weeks, the second figure Guanlingsaurus is expected in the early autumn.”

The award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Prehistoric Animal Figures.

At Everything Dinosaur, we’re always thrilled to see how prehistoric animals spark creativity.  For example, we admire the artwork and illustrations of young dinosaur palaeoartist Phoebe Ginger. Phoebe has been a loyal customer of Everything Dinosaur for over five years.  Sue and I met up with Phoebe at this year’s Lyme Regis Fossil Festival.  It was a pleasure chatting to this talented artist.

Her drawings are full of bold, bright colours.  The artwork features confident lines and her passion for prehistoric animals, especially dinosaurs shines through.

A colourful addition to a desk. A coaster featuring the artwork of young dinosaur palaeoartist Phoebe Ginger. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Phoebe has her own individual style.  Moreover, her understanding of the Dinosauria is demonstrated by the small details she adds to her illustrations.  For instance, the large claw on the front foot of the sauropod and the inclusion of ginkgo leaves on the sauropod coaster. Phoebe blends a flair for scientific detail with a vibrant imagination.

A Young Dinosaur Palaeoartist

Sue and I are always amazed by the passion and skill of our customers.  We admire the artistry and creativity of Phoebe. Her work is certainly unique.  Furthermore, it is a vivid celebration of ancient life. Her growing on-line portfolio is a joy to explore, creating art that appeals to dinosaur fans of all ages. In addition, it is a real testament to how dinosaurs continue to inspire young minds.

To see more of Phoebe’s beautiful artwork, visit her website: Phoebe Ginger.

We believe young artists like Phoebe play a vital role in keeping palaeontology alive through creativity. Dinosaurs aren’t just fossils, they are fuel for expression, curiosity, and learning.  Hopefully, we will be able to catch up with Phoebe at this year’s DinoCon.

Keep drawing, Phoebe, we can’t wait to see what you create next!

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Phoebe brings prehistoric animals to life with such colour and imagination. We’re proud to have followed her journey and delighted to see how dinosaurs continue to inspire the next generation of artists.”

The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.

Mike and Sue at Everything Dinosaur have been busy making preparations for the imminent arrival of the next Haolonggood model shipment. This shipment will include the two, new for 2025 Haolonggood Saurolophus dinosaur models. To celebrate the arrival of this taxon, a fact sheet about Saurolophus is being prepared. The fact sheet will include a scale drawing of Saurolophus. As the fact sheet focuses on the North American species Saurolophus osborni, the scale drawing represents this species.

This dinosaur, fossils of which are associated with the Horseshoe Canyon Formation of western Canada, is estimated to have measured around 8.5 metres in length.  However, the Asian species Saurolophus angustirostris was much larger.

The scale drawing of the hadrosaur Saurolophus osborni that has been prepared for use in the Everything Dinosaur Saurolophus fact sheet. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Known from extensive fossil material from Mongolia, S. angustirostris is estimated to have reached lengths in excess of twelve metres.  For example, acclaimed dinosaur expert Gregory S. Paul states a length of thirteen metres for S. angustirostris.

• Saurolophus osborni – Upper Cretaceous deposits from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation (Alberta, Canada) – length up to 8.5 metres, weight 3 tonnes.
• Saurolophus angustirostris – Upper Cretaceous deposits of the Nemegt Formation (Mongolia) – length more than 12 metres, weight 11 tonnes.

Scale drawings of the two valid Saurolophus species. S. osborni (top) and the much larger Mongolian species S. angustirostris (bottom). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The silhouette of the human figure in the image (above) provides the scale.

Haolonggood Saurolophus Models

We think that the Haolonggood figures are beautiful.  They have a declared scale of 1:35. Each model measures a little over twenty-two centimetres in length.  This suggests at 1:35 scale, that these models represent a dinosaur around eight metres in length. We have concluded, based on this data that the figures represent Saurolophus osborni.

The two new Haolonggood Saurolophus models. Foreground, Yue He (brown) and in the background Song Qing.

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“We try to write fact sheets that inform and educate.  For nearly every named prehistoric animal figure we sell a free fact sheet is provided.”

For prehistoric animal models and figures, visit: Everything Dinosaur.