Deinonychus - Wikipedia
Deinonychus (/ daɪˈnɒnɪkəs / [ 1 ]dy-NON-ih-kəs; from Ancient Greek δεινός (deinós) 'terrible' and ὄνυξ (ónux), genitive ὄνυχος (ónukhos) 'claw') is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur with one described species, Deinonychus antirrhopus.
Deinonychus | Carnivorous, Jurassic, Raptor | Britannica
Deinonychus, (genus Deinonychus), long-clawed carnivorous dinosaurs that flourished in western North America during the Early Cretaceous Period (145.5 million to 99.6 million years ago). A member of the dromaeosaur group, Deinonychus was bipedal, walking on two legs, as did all theropod dinosaurs.
10 Facts About Deinonychus, the Terrible Claw - ThoughtCo
2019年1月4日 · Below, you'll discover 10 fascinating Deinonychus facts. deinonychus skeleton. The name Deinonychus (pronounced die-NON-ih-kuss) references the single, large, curving claws on each of this dinosaur's hind feet, a diagnostic trait that it shared with its fellow raptors of the middle to late Cretaceous period.
Deinonychus Facts & Pictures - Complete Guide To The …
2024年5月31日 · Deinonychus was a relatively small but formidable theropod dinosaur known for its agile build and fearsome appearance. It measured approximately 3.4 meters (11 feet) in length, stood about 0.9 meters (3 feet) tall at the hips, and weighed around 70 kilograms (154 pounds).
Deinonychus - Natural History Museum
Deinonychus was a small meat-eating dinosaur. It lived in what is now North America during the Early Cretaceous Period. This dinosaur had a large, sickle-shaped talon on the second toe of each foot. When not in use the claw was held off the ground to keep it sharp.
Deinonychus - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Deinonychus [1] was a medium theropod dinosaur. It was a dromaeosaur, and also a larger relative of the famous Velociraptor. This 3.4 meter (11 ft) long Deinonychus lived during the Lower Cretaceous, about 115-108 million years ago. Fossils have been found in the U.S. states of Montana, Wyoming, and Oklahoma.
Deinonychus | Swift and Deadly Raptor | Early Cretaceous - The …
2023年10月20日 · The Deinonychus was a small theropod–a group of dinosaurs characterized by their bipedal stance and mostly carnivorous or occasionally omnivorous diet. The head was sleek and aerodynamic, housing a set of sharp, backward-curving teeth perfect for tearing into prey and its limbs were strong and muscular, ending in three-fingered hands and ...
Deinonychus: Overview, Size, Habitat, & Other Facts
2023年12月9日 · The Deinonychus, a notable figure in the world of paleontology, was a swift and agile predator that roamed North America during the Early Cretaceous Period. With a name meaning “terrible claw,” this dinosaur is best recognized for its distinctive, large, sickle-shaped talons on each of its hind feet.
Deinonychus | Yale Peabody Museum
2021年8月30日 · Discovered and named by Yale paleontologist John Ostrom in 1969, Deinonychus re-ignited the connection between dinosaurs and birds. Ostrom’s study of its anatomy also led to the dinosaur renaissance, the movement that popularized dinosaurs in our films and culture, spurring new generations of dinosaur enthusiasts.
Deinonychus - Prehistoricoregon
Although Deinonychus was only about as big as a two-passenger compact car, every inch of this dinosaur contributed to its reputation as being one of the world’s deadliest dinosaurs. When its powerful jaws opened, over 60 daggerlike teeth flashed, ready to dig into much larger dinosaurs such as Sauropelta and Tenontosaurus.