Deinonychus Facts & Pictures – Complete Guide To The Cretaceous Predator
Deinonychus was a predatory dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous Period. Its name, which means “terrible claw”, refers to the large, sickle-shaped claws on each hind foot.
The “Velociraptors” depicted in Jurassic Park were actually modelled on Deinonychus, rather than the true Velociraptor, which was significantly smaller.
Read on to find out more about the “true” hero of Jurassic Park…
Deinonychus Facts
- Type of Dinosaur: Theropod
- Diet: Carnivore
- Continent(s) Found: North America (specifically in the United States, in states like Montana, Wyoming, and