Saurornitholestes


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                              Saurornitholestes was a carnivorous raptor. It was about 6 feet long and weighed only 30 pounds. At the hip it was about 2 feet tall. Saurornitholestes had a long, curving, blade-like claw on the second toe. Saurornitholestes was more long-legged and lightly built than other dromaeosaurids such as Velociraptor and Dromaeosaurus. It resembles Velociraptor in having large, fanglike teeth in the front of the jaws. Saurornitholestes most closely resembles Velociraptor. Sauronitholestes is the most common dinosaur found in Dinosaur Provincial Park. Saurornitholestes would have hunted in packs, and scavenged off other dinosaurs kills. They may have eaten small rodents and other things, also. Here are some pictures.

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