Pronunciation: dye-NON-ick-us. Deinonychus was a small meat-eating dinosaur. It lived in what is now North America during the Early Cretaceous Period.

Despite their smaller stature, not even being married to Ally McBeal will help you now Mr Ford!

Deinonychus had a large, sickle-shaped talon on the second toe of each foot, and it is thought that when not in use the claw was held off the ground to keep it sharp. Ity could grow to about 3.4m long.

Deinonychus was a lightly built, fast moving, agile, bipedal dinosaur, known for its dynamic hunting abilities that made it a formidable predator in its ecosystem.

It was built to kill, utilizing its speed and agility to chase down prey with remarkable efficiency. Deinonychus’ tail was long and stiff, helping to balance the animal’s weight.

This meat-eater had a curved, flexible neck that allowed it to maneuver swiftly, complemented by a big head equipped with sharp, serrated teeth in very powerful jaws designed for tearing flesh.

Deinonychus showcased a keen evolutionary advantage with its relatively large brain, which enabled advanced problem-solving and social behavior, and large, keen eyes that provided excellent vision, allowing it to detect movement from great distances, whether stalking through dense vegetation or engaging in pack hunts.

The combination of its physical attributes and sensory capabilities positioned Deinonychus as one of the top predators of its time, capable of adapting to various hunting strategies and environments.

Something less likely to eat you tomorrow!