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Deinonychus



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Scientific Classification
  Kingdom Animalia
  Phylum Chordata
  Class Sauropsida
  Superorder Dinosauria
  Order Saurischia
  Suborder Theropoda
  (unranked) Coelurosauria
  Infraorder Deinonychosauria
  Family Dromaeosauridae
  Subfamily Velociraptorinae
  Genus Deinonychus
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.

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

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:
  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).

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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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This attractive 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 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 nice gift for anyone: your significant other, friend, parent, or a coworker!
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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
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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.
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Raptor: The Life of a Young Deinonychus
By Michel Henry

Abrams Books for Young Readers
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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.
Deinonychus (Dinosaurs Set 3)
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Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the dinosaur known as Deinonychus.
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Presents knowledge and theory about the physical appearance and behavior of the dinosaur Deinonychus.
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