Beasts of the Mesozoic Buitreraptor Wetlands Accessory Pack
Beasts of the Mesozoic Buitreraptor Wetlands Accessory Pack Manufacturer Information:
Wetlands Environment Accessory Pack w/Buitreraptor g. 1/6th scale Dinosaur Action Figure Set
The Wetlands environment accessory pack includes one 6" long Buitreraptor gonzalezorum action figure featuring seven points of articulation with foot base, one over-sized main base, various diorama parts, a small posing rod and a deluxe raptor jumping rod. Main base is designed to fit with existing deluxe raptor bases. Diorama accessories and posing rods are interchangeable between all Beasts of the Mesozoic accessory packs and deluxe figure bases.
Recommended for ages 15 and up (contains small parts)
Buitreraptor Information:
Buitreraptor (scientific name: Buitreraptor gonzalezorum) is a small, feathered theropod dinosaur that belongs to the family Dromaeosauridae. Dromaeosaurids are a group of carnivorous dinosaurs closely related to birds. Buitreraptor was discovered in the Neuquén Province of Patagonia, Argentina, and the description of the species was published in 2005.
Here are some key points about Buitreraptor:
Size: Buitreraptor was a relatively small dinosaur, estimated to have been about 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length. It is considered one of the smallest known dromaeosaurids.
Feathers: Like many other theropod dinosaurs, Buitreraptor was covered in feathers. These feathers likely played a role in insulation, display, and potentially even aiding in hunting.
Hunting and Diet: Buitreraptor was a carnivorous dinosaur, and its diet would have mainly consisted of small vertebrates, insects, and possibly other small dinosaurs or early mammals.
Agile Predator: With its long, slender hindlimbs and a lightweight body, Buitreraptor was likely a fast and agile predator. It may have used its sharp claws on its feet to capture and subdue prey.
Relationships: Buitreraptor's closest relatives are other dromaeosaurids like Velociraptor and Deinonychus. These dinosaurs shared similar characteristics, such as a large sickle-shaped claw on their feet and a relatively large brain compared to other non-avian dinosaurs.
Avian Ancestry: Dromaeosaurids, including Buitreraptor, are important for our understanding of avian evolution. Their similarities to birds in terms of skeletal structure and feathers suggest a close relationship between theropod dinosaurs and modern birds.
Geological Age: Buitreraptor lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 90 million years ago.
Hand Painted. Product Material: PVC
Product Code: #50601by Beasts of the Mesozoic
