Theropod

The Fearsome Hunters of the Dinosaur Age

Discover the theropods, the fierce hunters of the dinosaur world!

These exciting meat-eaters, like Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, were known for their sharp teeth, powerful jaws, and clawed feet. Living millions of years ago, theropods ranged in size from small, bird-like creatures to towering predators.

They walked on two strong legs, using their agility and speed to chase down prey or scavenge for food. Imagine the thrill of seeing a T. rex roar or a Velociraptor swiftly dart through the ancient forests!

Some theropods even had feathers, hinting at a close connection to modern birds.

These amazing dinosaurs were masters of their environment, making the theropods some of the most thrilling and adventurous creatures to ever roam the Earth!

Compsognathus
  • When: Late Jurassic
    (150 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Theropod
  • Weight: 0.5–3 kg
  • Length: 0.6–1.4 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: 1861

Deinonychus

Giganotosaurus

Megalosaurus

Oviraptor
  • When: Late Cretaceous
    (85–70 mya)
  • Where: Asia
  • What: Theropod
  • Weight: 20–30 kg
  • Length: 1.5–2 meters
  • Diet: Likely omnivorous
  • Discovered: 1924

Therizinosaurus
  • When: Late Cretaceous
    (70–66 mya)
  • Where: Asia
  • What: Theropod
  • Weight: 3–5 metric tons
  • Length: 10–12 meters
  • Diet: Likely herbivorous or omnivorous
  • Discovered: 1954

Troodon

Carnotaurus

Gallimimus
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