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Tenontosaurus attacked by Deinonychus
Detail of Deinonychus claw from a full scale animated model of a Tenontosaurus being attacked by five Deinonychus, made by Kokoro Co. Japan for The Natural History Museum
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In this exhibit at The Natural History Museum, a Tenontosaurus, an herbivorous dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous period, is depicted in a dramatic moment of attack by a pack of five Deinonychus. The Tenontosaurus, a member of the Euornithopoda order, was a large, bipedal dinosaur with a distinctive crest on its head and a long, heavy tail. It is believed to have lived in herds and fed primarily on leaves and plants. The Deinonychus, on the other hand, were agile, bipedal carnivores that roamed the same ancient landscapes as the Tenontosaurus. They were part of the Dromaeosauridae family, which includes the famous Velociraptor. Deinonychus means "terrible claw," and these dinosaurs were named for their fearsome, retractable, sickle-shaped claws on their feet. This intricately detailed model, created by Kokoro Co. Japan, showcases the anatomy and behavior of these two dinosaurs. The Deinonychus claw, prominently displayed, is a testament to the powerful hunting abilities of these creatures. The Tenontosaurus, with its defensive posture and the Deinonychus in mid-attack, highlights the contrasting roles of herbivores and carnivores in the ancient ecosystem. The scene is a reminder of the rich diversity of life that existed during the Cretaceous period, a time when archosauriformes, a group that includes both dinosaurs and their modern-day descendants, thrived. The diapsid body plan, characterized by a double row of holes on the sides of the skull, is evident in both the Tenontosaurus and Deinonychus, further connecting them to the vast family tree of archosauria. This exhibit is a testament to the ongoing fascination with dinosaurs and the importance of preserving and showcasing their stories for future generations.
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