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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).
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By Joe Levit
Capstone Press Paperback (32 pages)
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By Beverly Halstead
Golden Books Hardcover
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By Virginia Lauda
Released: 2017-05-23 Kindle Edition (12 pages)
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By JEANNE WILLIS
Pan Macmillan Board book
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Click Here | Product Description: The naughtiest dinosaur anyone knew, was the sneaky Deinonychus, Dinosaur Boo! Dinosaur Boo loves nothing more than playing tricks on the other dinosaurs, but he had better look out as he might just be in for a surprise of his own . . . The wonderful rhyming text written by award-winning author Jeanne Willis, introduces Dinosaur Boo and various other dinosaur characters in a story suitable for the very youngest children. Very funny, and great to read aloud, Dinosaur Boo! The Deinonychus has been approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London, and the book contains a spread of simple dinosaur facts and a pronunciation guide. This is the second book in The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, a collectable series of preschool books created by Peter Curtis and produced in association with the Natural History Museum in London. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a range of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children. |
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By Buffy Silverman
Lerner Publications TM Released: 2013-08-01 Library Binding (32 pages)
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A small, fierce dinosaur follows its nose. Its tail helps it balance. Then it sinks its sharp teeth and claws into its next meal. Was that a Velociraptor? Or was it a Deinonychus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart! |
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By John H. Ostrom
The Yale Peabody Museum Released: 2019-10-22 Paperback (196 pages)
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John H. Ostrom’s expeditions to the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming and Montana in the 1960s resulted in discoveries and research that would change long-held concepts in paleontology. This fiftieth-anniversary edition of his now well-known description of the type specimen of Deinonychus antirrhopus revisits the work that redefined theropod dinosaurs as the intelligent, agile, and gregarious ancestors of modern birds and led in the late twentieth century to a renaissance in the study of dinosaurs and the evolution of flight. |
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By Michael John O'Hearn
Brand: Capstone Pr Inc Library Binding (32 pages)
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Product Description: It’s brains against brawn in this battle for survival. Deinonychus was a fast and wily pack hunter, but Styracosaurus had several dangerous defenses. Learn all about these interesting dinosaurs and how they may have battled each other inside. |
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By Mike Brown
Gareth Stevens Pub Library Binding (24 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this fierce meat-eating dinosaur from western North America |
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By Janet Riechecky
Childs World Library Binding (32 pages)
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By Aaron Carr
Let's Read Library Binding (24 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Describes the physical characteristics, beahvior, and environment of Deinonychus. |
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MOJO Multi-colour Toy
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- Made to the highest specifications using the finest materials.
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RECUR Deinonychus Toy
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- ✍1:10 HAND PAINT - Exact vivid details make you feel the charm of Jurassic Period! Exquisite design and hand paint process, make this Deinonychus figure historically realistic.
- 🎁PORTABLE SIZE & IDEAL GIFT - 10.2*3.5*3.35inch. Compact and portable, you can take it everywhere you want. Ideal gift for boys kids and dinosaur collectors.
Product Description: Want your kids to know more about dinosaur and enjoy imaginative play?
The deinonychus dinosaur from Recur is exactly what you need. With this dinoasur action figure model , you could spend a joyful time with your kids, telling them amazing stories of the past on earth.
Recur seeks to develop children's understanding of nature and life, "Quality, Safety, Love, Nature and Happiness" is our design idea. Recur has developed 4 series of more than 100 products: Dinosaurs, Wild Animals, Sea Animals and Farm Animals.
Amazing Action Figures for Dinosaur Toys! 10" soft Hand-Painted jurassic dinosaur toys with realistic design animal figure, vivid 1:10 scaled model with exact details make you feel the charm of Jurassic Period
Wonderful Toys,Happy Time! With this dinosaur replica model, you could spend a joyful time with your kids .As an edutainment, this dinosaur toy maintains our kids' curiosity and teach them through lively activities. Ideal for education on prehistoric species, environmental awareness, and natural history.
Great Gift & Collection Created for the dinosaur lover in us all, these replicas were designed to introduce the fascinating landscapes and creatures of the prehistoric world, feel the charm of Jurassic Period!
Specifications Name: Deinonychus Type:Carnivore Animal Period:Early Cretaceous Replica Size: 10.2*3.5*3.35inch Scale:1:10
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ViewHuge 1pcs Black Orange Deinonychus Kitchen
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- Warm reminding recommend to play for children over three years of age. Please place the place far away from the Super high
Product Description: Great decoration for home desk, wonderful gift for someone special, excellent collectibles. great for kids story telling props, showcase display toys These were great for education purposes, creative play, party favors, school projects and crafts. It will help to improve children's concentration and outsight, develop and train their imagination and creativity. Parents can tell the children stories about the information of the animals or the happy life of the animal family, it will improve the parent-child relationship. Educational Toys:Educational supplies for classroom, kindergarten, daycare, nursery school, etc. It also Enhances Family Relationship When Parents are Reading the Description for Kids.Excellent for educational purposes, endangered species awareness, environmental consciousness, plus gaining deeper knowledge of actual animals. |
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Great Dinos Toy
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Product Description: This authentically detailed model of a Deinonychus is 10 inches long and made of durable plastic. |
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DINOSAURS ROCK
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Click Here | - Deinonychus Raptor Dinosaur Claw Replica
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- Size: 4.5" along edge, 3 5/8" x 2" x 0.5"
Product Description: Deinonychus lived during the Cretaceous period, about 110 to 100 million years ago. Deinonychus may have hunted in packs, attacking even very large animals, perhaps even large sauropods and ankylosaurids. This specimen is a Dinosaur Replica or Dinosaur Reproduction. One of earth science resources. Among the best fossils for kids. Makes for a great dinosaur gift. |
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Media Storehouse Toy
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Product Description: 252 PIECE PUZZLE. Photo Puzzle (252 Pieces) Artwork depicting Deinonychus antirrhopus, carnivorous dromaeosaurid dinosaur, early Cretaceous Period. 10x14 252 Piece Puzzle are made in USA and comes with loose pieces in a designer box with your photo on top. The box is sized to fit most mail boxes. Great gift for kids, grandparents, bridesmaids, birthdays and anniversaries. Box dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5 with artwork affixed to box top |
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WUUNDENTOY Toy
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FUNSHOWCASE Deinonychus Height 5-inch Kitchen
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- Kid gift set or party favors for birthdays, holidays, Christmas and other special occasions etc. Dinosaur fairy garden figurine, dollhouse miniatures
- Educational toy bundle
Product Description: Material: plastic |
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Mid-Land Scientific Toy
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Click Here | - These realistic dinosaur claw pendants are hand painted and made in Canada from injection-molded plastic under the supervision of paleontologists to ensure accuracy and quality.
- This killing claw is from the foot of the Deinonychus, family Deomaeosauridae. Fossil evidence suggests that these dinosaurs hunted in packs like wolves. They would attack with both claws at the same time, a feat demonstrating great agility, balance and speed.
Product Description: The realistic dinosaur claw pendants are hand painted and made in Canada from injection-molded plastic under the supervision of paleontologists to ensure accuracy and quality. Each claw comes with an information card, and hangs on a black cord. 100 MILLION YEARS BP UPPER CRETACEOUS This killing claw is from the foot of the Deinonychus, family Deomaeosauridae. Fossil evidence suggests that these dinosaurs hunted in packs like wolves. They would attack with both claws at the same time, a feat demonstrating great agility, balance and speed. |
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Lana Toys Primary Toy
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Click Here | - ✅【Size and Weight】 Velociraptor Head Bust(Not Included Base): Length 9.4 in, Width 3.5 in, Height 9.8 in / Length 24 cm, Width 9 cm, Height 25 cm; Base: 12 x 13.5 x 8 cm / 4.7 x 5.3 x 3.1 in; Total Height(Velociraptor Head + Base): 34.5 cm / 13.5 cm; Velociraptor Head Bust: 2.9 kg; Package: 3.8 kg
- ✅【Feature】 The head and the base are not removable; When taking out this model from the sponge, don't do it from the top of its head, may pull out the feathers if you push too hard. We suggest holding the back of the neck and slowly removing it; Due to the long transportation process, feathers may fall off, please do not worry, a little glue can reattach the feather.
- ✅【Detail】 High detailed and Beautifully Finished.
Product Description: Character: Velociraptor Head Bust(IN STOCK!) Material: Polystone Size: Velociraptor Head Bust(Not Included Base): Length 9.4 in, Width 3.5 in, Height 9.8 in / Length 24 cm, Width 9 cm, Height 25 cm Base: 12 x 13.5 x 8 cm / 4.7 x 5.3 x 3.1 in Total Height(Velociraptor Head + Base): 34.5 cm / 13.5 cm Weight: Velociraptor Head Bust: 2.9 kg Package: 3.8 kg Note: The head and the base are not removable. When taking out this model from the sponge, don't do it from the top of its head, may pull out the feathers if you push too hard. We suggest holding the back of the neck and slowly removing it. Due to the long transportation process, feathers may fall off, please do not worry, a little glue can reattach the feather. Package included: 1 x Velociraptor Head Bust with Base 1 x Original Box WARNING: Small parts inside. Choking hazard. Not suitable for children under the age of 3.
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