Deinonychus (/ daɪˈnɒnɪkəs / [4] dy-NON-ih-kəs; from Ancient Greek δεινός (deinós) 'terrible' and ὄνυξ (ónux), genitive ὄνυχος (ónukhos) 'claw') is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur …

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 …

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. The species name - antirrhopus - means …

Jun 18, 2019 · By the time you hear the scurrying claws of the Deinonychus, it's often too late. Superior hunters, they leap from a hiding place and pounce on their prey. The Deinonychus is …

Oct 20, 2023 · In the grand tapestry of prehistoric life, few creatures capture our imagination quite like Deinonychus. This dinosaur, whose name translates to ‘terrible claw’, was a swift and …

May 31, 2024 · 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 …

Deinonychus was recognized as an active, intelligent hunter, providing a crucial link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Deinonychus belongs to the family Dromaeosauridae, a group of …

Deinonychus was a pack-hunting theropod dinosaur, measuring 10-13 feet long and weighing between 150 to 300 pounds. Known for its sharp claws and agility, it utilized unique coloration …

Deinonychus is a dinosaur which lived about 115 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period. It was first discovered in 1931 near the town of Billings, Montana by Barnum Brown. Since …

Aug 30, 2021 · Enjoy this free coloring page of the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History's famous Deinonychus dinosaur!