The Smart and Swift Dinosaur
Meet Troodon, a clever and agile dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, around 75 million years ago!
| Meaning | Wounding tooth [Tro-odon] |
| Pronunciation | TROH-oh-don |
| When: | Late Cretaceous (75–65 million years ago) |
| Where: | North America (found in Alberta, Montana, and Alaska) |
| What: | Theropod (small bipedal omnivorous dinosaur) |
| Weight: | Approximately 50 kg (110 pounds) |
| Length: | About 2 meters (6.6 feet) |
| Diet: | Omnivorous (ate small animals and plants) |
| Discovered: | First described by Joseph Leidy in 1856 |
Troodon was a small but smart predator, roughly the size of a large bird, measuring about 2 meters (6.5 feet) in length.
Known for its large brain relative to its body size, Troodon was likely one of the most intelligent dinosaurs, with keen senses and sharp eyesight.
It had long, slender legs and a lightweight body, allowing it to move quickly and nimbly as it hunted for small animals, insects, and possibly even plants.
Troodon’s distinctive teeth were serrated, ideal for slicing through its food.
Imagine Troodon darting through forests and underbrush, using its intelligence and agility to outsmart prey and avoid larger predators.