Utahraptor
PeriodEarly Cretaceous (135-130 Ma)
DietCarnivore
Length5.5 m
Weight500 kg
LocationUtah, USA
ClassificationDromaeosauridae
About Utahraptor
The largest known dromaeosaurid — essentially a giant Velociraptor the size of a grizzly bear. Had enormous sickle claws over 22 cm long on each foot. Found in a dense bonebed with multiple individuals, possibly a predator trap. Closest thing to the oversized raptors from Jurassic Park.
Size
5.5 m longArgentinosaurus: 35 m
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