Dinosaur Encyclopedia Series Vol.26 Utahraptor Encyclopedia

Exploring One of the Largest Dromaeosaurids of the Early Cretaceous

von Yoshihiko Murakami

46 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Step into the Early Cretaceous and discover Utahraptor, one of the largest dromaeosaurid dinosaurs ever known.Large individuals of Utahraptor ostrommaysi reached approximately 5-6 meters in length and had a robust body, powerful hindlimbs, a long balancing tail, three-fingered forelimbs, and an enlarged, strongly curved claw on the second toe.Utahraptor Encyclopedia explores what fossils can-and cannot-tell us about this remarkable predator.Through detailed scientific illustrations and accessible explanations, readers will discover Utahraptor's anatomy, skull and teeth, powerful legs, famous second-toe claw, possible feather covering, diet, hunting adaptations, fossil discoveries, and Early Cretaceous environment.Did Utahraptor have feathers?How fast could it run?Did several individuals living in the same area mean that they hunted in organized packs?The book also compares Utahraptor with Velociraptor and Deinonychus, showing why these dinosaurs should not be treated as simply different-sized versions of the same animal.By separating fossil evidence from scientific inference and unanswered questions, this illustrated encyclopedia presents Utahraptor as scientists currently understand it.A richly illustrated dinosaur reference for young readers, families, and anyone fascinated by prehistoric life.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798192492055
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.08.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published