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Deinonychus
A model of the Deinonychus, meaning terrible claw. It was a carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the Lower Cretaceous period, around 144 million years ago. Fossil evidence has been discovered in Montana, USA
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Animated Archosaur Archosauria Archosauriformes Archosauromorpha Bipedal Carnivore Claw Coelurosaur Coelurosauria Cretaceous Cretaceous Period Deinonychosauria Deinonychus Diapsid Diapsida Dinosaur Dinosauria Dinosauromorpha Dinosaurs Dromaeosaur Dromaeosauridae Dromaeosauroidea Eudromaeosauria Extinct Lower Maniraptor Maniraptora Maniraptoriformes
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In this print, the image brings to life the fearsome presence of the Deinonychus, a remarkable dinosaur that once roamed the Earth during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 144 million years ago. This dinosaur, known for its terrifying claw, is a member of the Dromaeosauridae family within the larger group of Coelurosauria, or " hollow-bones dinosaurs." The Deinonychus, meaning "terrible claw," was a bipedal, carnivorous archosaur, belonging to the Diapsida class and the Dinosauria order. Its fossil remains have been discovered primarily in Montana, USA. This dinosaur stood at around 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in length and 1 meter (3.3 feet) in height. Its most distinctive feature is its enlarged, sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of its hindfoot, which was used for slashing and slashing and slashing its prey. The Deinonychus was part of the Maniraptora group, which includes theropods with advanced behaviors and physical characteristics. This dinosaur was likely a fast and agile hunter, able to use its sharp claws and keen senses to track and capture its prey. Its skeletal structure, with hollow bones and lightweight body, would have enabled it to move quickly and efficiently. The discovery of the Deinonychus and other similar dinosaurs has provided valuable insights into the behavior and evolution of theropod dinosaurs. This fascinating creature is a testament to the wonders of the natural world and the rich history of life on Earth.
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