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Deinonychus
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Deinonychus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in North America during
the early Cretaceous period,
about 115 million years ago.
Deinonychus was about 11 feet (3.4 meters) long and weighed about
160 pounds (70 kilograms).
Deinonychus was a predator, and probably hunted in packs. Its most formidable
weapon was the curved claws on its hind feet - and it is from these claws that it
gets its name, which means "terrible claw".
Movie goers will remember that one of the main villains of the
Jurassic Park movies
are Velociraptors.
In the films, Velociraptor
is being depicted as being about as large a human, and
fossils of the animal
are shown being found in Montana
- in reality, Velociraptor
was actually quite a lot smaller than a human and was only found in Asia,
so what the film-makers appear to have done is "beef up"
Velociraptor
by adding some characteristics of Deinonychus (which did live in North America and was larger than
Velociraptor).
While we can't be sure that is explanation is correct, it does make sense
because in the Jurassic Park novel,
a character states that
Deinonychus is considered to be one of the
Velociraptors
(in reality, Deinonychus is closely related to
Velociraptors, but is still
considered to be a separate Genus).
Like Velociraptors,
Deinonychus is now
believed to have been
covered in feathers, and had a warm-blooded bird-like metabolism.
However, although often thought of as a fast-runner,
the bones of the leg tend to such Deinonychus may not have been one.
Deinonychus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived about 115 million years ago
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Deinonychus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Deinonychus:
- Deinonychus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Deinonychus" means "terrible claw".
- 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.
- 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).
- Deinonychus lived about 115 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Deinonychus lived in North America.
- Deinonychus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Deinonychus was about 11 feet (3.4 meters) long.
- Deinonychus weighed about 160 pounds (70 kilograms).
Deinonychus Toys
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Playmobil
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Click Here | - The Playmobil Amphibious Vehicle with Deinonychus includes a vehicle that can float in water
- The deinonychus was a fast moving, agile, bird-like dinosaur from the Cretaceous period
Product Description:
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Mattel
Released: 2009-07-15
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Click Here | - Deinonychus dinosaur figure unlocks exciting battles online
- Requires Xtractaurs Starter Kit to unlock online play at www.xtractaurs.com
- Collect all 15 dinosaurs to create over a million DNA combinations
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Dinosaur Finished Model Statue
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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. |
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- Brand new, in original box, ships directly from our warehouse.
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Product Description:
This pretty 3-D puzzle, ''Deinonychus 2 In 1'' by Puzzled, Inc, will help you exercise your spatial thinking and fine motor skills while offering hours and hours of fun as youfigure how to put together all of these 70 wooden pieces till they create a charming Deinonychus 2 In 1 measuring 13 x 3 x 9.5 inches. Measures 3 x 9.5 x 13 inches when assembled.Exciting and educational, this 3-D puzzle would make a great gift for anyone: your significant other, friend, parent, or a coworker! |
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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.
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Dinosaur Finished Model Statue
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- 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. |
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Deinonychus Books
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By Michel Henry
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Hardcover (32 pages; 1)
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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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By Christy Devillier
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Library Binding (32 pages; 1)
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By Rupert Oliver
Rourke Pub Group
School & Library Binding (20 pages; 1)
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Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the dinosaur known as Deinonychus. |
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By Michael Benton
Aique
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By Beverly Halstead
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By Mike Brown
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By Janet Riechecky
Childs World
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Presents knowledge and theory about the physical appearance and behavior of the dinosaur Deinonychus. |
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By M. J. Benton
Kingfisher Books
Paperback (39 pages; 1)
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By Scott E. Sutton
Action Publishing (Glendale, CA)
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This book is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. Banjo, Lee and Dino, along with their new team members Samantha and her cat Bootsie come face-to-face with a herd of very fast, very hungry Deinonychus. Even A. R. B. E., the alien explorer and his advantaged technology is in danger when cats, dog and dinosaurs all get loose in his time travel ship. Trapped in the kitchen, their only hope is to cook up something more interesting to a hungry veloceraptor than 11-year-old time travellers. |
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