Austria 3 euro commemorative 2021 Deinonychus color fdc

 Coin Austria 3 euro commemorative 2021 Deinonychus color bu

one of the most dangerous and intelligent dinosaurs was the Deinonychus antirrhopus, which was only about three and a half meters long and lived in North America about 110 million years ago. When he walked on two legs or went wild, he very skillfully used his flexible tail to maintain balance. He was agile and active, a real whirlwind.

With teeth and claws

Its jaws were studded with numerous blade-like teeth with jagged edges. They identify Deinonychus as carnivores. The skull was relatively narrow and allowed for a front view. This allowed Deinonychus to see stereoscopically and estimate distances accurately, an essential prerequisite for a successful foray. Its large brain also suggests an intelligent animal.

The most striking feature of Deinonychus is its large crescent-shaped claws on the second toes of its hind legs. Deinonychus fossil traces also show that the scythe's claw was stretched upward and did not touch the ground as it walked. The long forearms were also equipped with claws.

Deinonychus would jump on smaller prey to kill them with a kick or then pin them to the ground with one leg as he tore through them with his claws and ate them alive. A similar feeding behavior can be found today in some birds of prey such as the African secretary. - nickel metal - weight 16 g - diameter 34 mm colored creatures series - product code P / 08900_EC