Avimimus
Avimimus was about 5 feet (1.5 meters) long. Although it had a relatively small head (compared to its body), it does seem to have had a relatively large brain and eyes. It was equipped with a serated beak, and this is usually though to suggest that the animal was a herbivore (eating only plants) or omnivore (eating both plants and meat), although there is an alternative hypothesis that it was an insectivore (specialized in eating insects). The bones of the animal's hand were fused together like in modern birds, and most paleontologists believe that Avimimus was covered in feathers (there are indications of the attachment points for feathers on arms). It has been suggested that perhaps Avimimus might have been capable of weak flight, but many, perhaps even most, paleontologists think that the Avimimus probably could not fly, but instead was specialized in running - evidence for this is provided by the bones of its legs, which seem to be those of a running animal. Avimimus Timeline:Avimimus was an omnivore (ate meat and plants) that lived about 70 million years ago Related Information & ResourcesSee Also
Avimimus Facts
Avimimus BooksHere are some books from Amazon.com: Disclosure: Products details and descriptions provided by Amazon.com. Our company may receive a payment if you purchase products from them after following a link from this website.
Avimimus ToysHere are some toys/games from Amazon.com: Disclosure: Products details and descriptions provided by Amazon.com. Our company may receive a payment if you purchase products from them after following a link from this website.
Linking to This PageWe do hope that you find this site useful. We welcome people linking to this website or citing us. |
|
|