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!

Herrerasaurus

Irritator

Microraptor

  • When: Early Cretaceous
    (125–120 mya)
  • Where: Asia
  • What: Dromaeosaurid theropod
  • Weight: 1 kg
  • Length: 0.7–1 meter
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: 2000

Ornithomimus

Suchomimus

  • When: Early Cretaceous
    (125–112 mya)
  • Where: Africa
  • What: Theropod
  • Weight: 3.6–5.2 metric tons
  • Length: 11 meters
  • Diet: Piscivorous
  • Discovered: 1998

Tarbosaurus

  • When: Late Cretaceous
    (70–65 mya)
  • Where: Asia
  • What: Tyrannosaurid theropod
  • Weight: 4–6 tons
  • Length: 10–12 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: 1955

Eustreptospondylus

  • When: Middle Jurassic
    (165 mya)
  • Where: Europe
  • What: Theropod
  • Weight: 200 kg
  • Length: 4.5 meters
  • Diet: Carnivorous
  • Discovered: Richard Owen in 1841

Gigantoraptor

Eodromaeus

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