Dromaesaurus
Dromaesaurus
Facts
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Name
Means
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"Running lizard" |
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Type
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Carnivore, predator, possibly scavenger |
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Lived
When
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Late Cretaceous (76-72 million years ago) |
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Weight
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33 pounds |
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Height
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1.5 feet tall (at hips) |
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Length
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6 feet |
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Weapons
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Sharp teeth, sickle-shaped claws |
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Diet
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Meat |
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Habitat
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Western United States; Alberta, Canada |
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Interesting |
Scientists say the Dromaesaurus had a bite three times more powerful than a velociraptor.
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