Eudromaeosauria (true dromaeosaurs) were small to large size, feathered hypercarnivore theropods. There diets consisted almost entirely of other terrestrial vertebrates. These Dinosaurs flourished in the Cretaceous Period – appearing 124 Million Years Ago. The Cladograms (Family Trees) may vary depending on the source and year created. Regardless, this group includes: Saurornitholestes, Bambiraptor, Atrociraptor, Deinonychus, Achillobator, Utahraptor, Dakotaraptor, Dromeaosaurus, Boreonykus, Linheraptor, Tsaagan, Acheroraptor, Adasaurus, Kuru, Balaur, Shiri, Velociraptor, Makakala, Unenlagiinae, Shanag & Microraptor. Today there are more than 500 species of raptors. So, I suspect there are many more prehistoric discoveries in the making!
At the Park we have Velociraptors, Dromaeosaurs, Deinonychus and perhaps a young Utahraptor or two. The Velociraptors in the Jurassic Park & World movies are actually the size of Deinonychus. The Velociraptors that lived over 65 Million Years Ago were much smaller weighing in up to 35 lbs. Rumor has it the Movie Makers wanted Bigger! Deinonychus was recently discovered around the time of making the first movie which fit the bill for size. However, those in charge of the movie liked the name Velociraptor over Deinonychus. As I advise the kids that ask “Movies Add”! Check out your local library or Nearest Natural History Museum for the latest on the Beasts that lived over 65 Million Years Ago.
The Velociraptors (swift thief) found in Mongolia were slightly smaller than the very similar Dromaeosaurs (running lizard) discovered in North America. Dromaeosaurs could reach a length of 6 feet 7 inches weighing up to 39 lbs. Deinonychus (terrible claw) 11 feet and 161 lbs. and the much larger Utahraptor (Utah’s predator) 18 feet and 1,100 lbs. The Raptors on both continents Asia & North America reflect the diversity in size but all have that killing claw.
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Here are 3 of my favorites Museums. Remember Social Distancing & Masks to keep You & Others Safe while Everyone Enjoys Their Learning Experience. Consider a Membership with the Museum. In addition to Supporting Their Valuable Work there are Benefits to You. Special Preview Events for Members Only as well as Virtual Access Exclusive for Members. For more information and access to general public eLearning check out the links below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County www.nhm.org under Research & Collections / Digitized Collections will allow you to browse their Collections. Check out the latest Activities on their site.
The American Natural History Museum www.amnh.org You will find eLearning for Families, Students & Educators. Explore the Museum Virtually. Check Out SciCafe: Video Talks and Meet the Icons: Stories behind the Exhibits! There are Video Series covering Behind the Scenes at the Museum with Space & Dinosaur Explainers.
Chicago’s Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org You can talk to “Maximo the Titanosaur” online, Yes Really! Visit Sue the largest T-Rex discovered! Check Out “Brain Scoop” and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Here are four books for Drawing Dinosaurs that you might find at your Library. Ask your Librarian about others.
1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals A step by step guide by Freddie Levin (2001)
Draw 50 Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals by Lee J. Ames (1977)
Draw it Dinosaurs by Patricia Walsh (2006)
I Can Draw Dinosaurs by Terry Longhurst (2003)
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I used watercolors to make Dinosaur Designs on my N95 Masks. I couldn’t get a yes or no from 3M regarding any impact this might have to the effectiveness of the mask. Many Museums sell Dinosaur Themed Masks Check them Out!
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
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