Deinonychus

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Deinonychus Timeline:

Deinonychus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived about 115 million years ago

Related Information & Resources

• Cretaceous Period - Deinonychus lived about 115 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period
  
  
• Deinonychus Pictures
  
  
• Dinosaur Names
  
  
• Dinosaur Types
  
  
• North American Dinosaurs - Deinonychus lived in North America.
  
  
• Saurischian Dinosaurs
  
  
• Theropod Dinosaurs

Deinonychus Facts

1. Deinonychus was a genus of dinosaur.
   
   
2. "Deinonychus" means "terrible claw".
   
   
3. Deinonychus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Deinonychus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
   
   
4. Deinonychus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Deinonychus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
   
   
5. Deinonychus lived about 115 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
   
   
6. Deinonychus lived in North America.
   
   
7. Deinonychus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
   
   
8. Deinonychus was about 11 feet (3.4 meters) long.
   
   
9. Deinonychus weighed about 160 pounds (70 kilograms).

Deinonychus Toys

Playmobil Amphibian Vehicle with Deinonychus Playmobil Toy Lowest New Price: $27.99* *(As of 13:56 Pacific 12 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Recommended Age Range 4+ Years Set Compatible with Underwater Motor (7350) Product Description: The Playmobil Amphibious Vehicle with Deinonychus includes a vehicle that can float in water, trailer with extendable ramp and removable cage, a dino wrangler, plus plenty of fun accessories. Playmobil has really captured the personality of the deinonychus, which was a lightly built, fast moving, agile, bi-pedal, bird-like dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. Your child will have hours of fun!

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Deinonychus Claw Replica GeoWorld Toy Lowest New Price: $4.99* *(As of 13:56 Pacific 12 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Ages 6+ Product Description: Deinonychus was an agile bipedal predator that lived in Montana (USA). Like all Dromaeosaurids it had an extemely developed claw on the second finger of the hind foot, which may have been used to kill the preys, like the great plant-eating ornithopod Tenontosaurus

GeoSafari Xcavations Deinonychus (museum-quality fossil) Educational Insights Toy Lowest New Price: $39.95* *(As of 13:56 Pacific 12 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here dinosaur model, deinonychus simulation Product Description: Buried inside earth-colored, hard plaster are the "fossilized bones" of Deinonychus, a small but deadly raptor who, alongside its pack, could bring down and devour a dinosaur much larger than itself. The "paleontologist" carefully removes the plaster to reveal a simulated Deinonychus skeleton, complete with its sickle-like toe claw. When excavation is done, the Deinonychus, in its plastic tray, can be displayed on a shelf or wall. Adult supervision is recommended because this product contains a functional sharp point and a functional sharp edge.

Action Products Wall Wrap - Deinonychus Curiosity Kits Toy List Price: $19.99* Lowest New Price: $9.99* *(As of 13:56 Pacific 12 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here This oversized dinosaur skeleton wall wrap helps make a big impact on a child’s mind Clear, beautiful photo images make an extremely cool room decoration Ideal for classroom use; easy to apply and remove with no residue Material: Vinyl Product Weight: 0.8 Lb.

Deinonychus Finished Model, Dinosaur Polystone Statue, Scale 1/10 Dinosaur Finished Model Statue Toy Lowest New Price: $99.95* *(As of 13:56 Pacific 12 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Deinonychus Finished Model Statue Scientifically Accurate Ages 12+ Product Description: This handsome piece is superbly detailed from polyresin and is mounted on a solid wood base. Hand-painted with an acrylic resin, it has a very attractive and natural-looking finish. A solid brass plaque engraved with the name of the dinosaur accents the base. The Deinonychus statue is scientifically accurate and makes a great gift.

T-Rex vs Triceratops Fight Finished Model, Dinosaur Polystone Statue Dinosaur Finished Model Statue Toy Lowest New Price: $56.98* *(As of 13:56 Pacific 12 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Tyrannosaurus vs Triceratops Finished Model Statue Ages 12+ Product Description: Constructed from polyresin, this extremely realistic T-Rex Fight over a Triceratops carcass dinosaur model scene looks simply amazing. Highly detailed and hand-painted with an acrylic resin, this impressive dinosaur action scene has a very natural and life-like appearance. This dinosaur model features two T-Rex dinosaurs fighting over a Triceratops dinosaur. This model does not come with a wooden base.

Deinonychus Books

Raptor: The Life of a Young Deinonychus By Michel Henry Abrams Books for Young Readers Hardcover (32 pages; 1) List Price: $15.95* Lowest New Price: $1.94* Lowest Used Price: $0.66* *(As of 13:56 Pacific 12 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Children will marvel that in the time of the dinosaurs, even the deadliest predators had much to fear—eat or be eaten! In a vividly illustrated book that will keep readers on the edge of their seats the life of a raptor 100 million years ago leaps off the page for boys and girls alike. North America was home to the deinonychus, or raptor. Follow one young raptor as he makes his way through the trials of a savage life. He must find a mate, hunt for food, deal with predators, and negotiate the dynamics of pack life. Can the raptor survive? Will he be able to lead his pack and protect his family? Raptor is filled with real archeological detail and stunningly lifelike illustrations, and dinosaur fans will embrace its fresh view of a carnivorous favorite and want to share it with all of their friends.

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