Beasts of the Mesozoic Saurornitholestes langstoni Fan's Choice(2nd Release)
Beasts of the Mesozoic Saurornitholestes langstoni Fan's Choice Manufacturer Information:
Fans Choice Saurornitholestes langstoni 1/6th scale Dinosaur Action Figure
(lizard-bird thief )- Known for its keen sense of smell, light build, and long sharp claws, Saurornitholestes was both a hunter and a scavenger.
Each deluxe raptor figure is approximately 12? long x 5? tall has 26 points of articulation and includes one base, multiple posing rods and attachments, interchangeable closed running toes, collectible trading card, unique background display insert and instruction sheet. Packaging features red-foil printing and art by Sara Richard.
Recommended for ages 15 and up (contains small parts)
Saurornitholestes langstoni Information:
Saurornitholestes langstoni is a small theropod dinosaur that belongs to the Dromaeosauridae family. Dromaeosaurids are commonly known as "raptors" and are a group of predatory dinosaurs closely related to birds. Saurornitholestes langstoni was a significant discovery in the field of paleontology, as it provided valuable insights into the diversity and behavior of small, agile dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous period.
Here's some information about Saurornitholestes langstoni:
Discovery: The first remains of Saurornitholestes langstoni were discovered in the Dinosaur Provincial Park of Alberta, Canada. The discovery was made in the late 1960s, and the dinosaur was named in 1978. The species name "langstoni" honors Wann Langston Jr., a renowned American paleontologist.
Size: Saurornitholestes langstoni was a relatively small dinosaur, with an estimated length of about 2 meters (6.6 feet) and a weight of around 15 kilograms (33 pounds).
Physical Characteristics: Like other dromaeosaurids, Saurornitholestes langstoni had a slender, lightweight build. It was bipedal, meaning it walked on two legs. It had sharp, curved claws on its hind limbs, which it likely used for grasping and slashing prey.
Diet: Saurornitholestes langstoni was a carnivorous dinosaur, primarily feeding on small vertebrates like lizards, mammals, and possibly smaller dinosaurs and birds. It was an agile and fast predator, well-adapted for hunting.
Behavior: As a dromaeosaurid, Saurornitholestes langstoni is thought to have been an intelligent and social dinosaur. It likely hunted in packs, using coordination and strategy to take down larger prey or scavenge on carcasses.
Feathers: It is widely believed that Saurornitholestes langstoni, like many other dromaeosaurids, had feathers covering at least parts of its body. The presence of feathers in many theropod dinosaurs, including raptors, is supported by fossil evidence and the relationship between birds and their dinosaur ancestors.
Age: Saurornitholestes langstoni lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 76 to 75 million years ago.
Hand Painted. Product Material: PVC
Product Code: #50503by Beasts of the Mesozoic
