Deinonychus, a 3-meter-long predator that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, redefined our understanding of dinosaurs. Known for its sickle-shaped claw and bird-like traits, it was agile, intelligent, and likely hunted in packs. This discovery played a crucial role in linking dinosaurs to modern birds, shifting the perception of dinosaurs as slow and sluggish to active, dynamic hunters. Learn more about this incredible creature and how it helped shape modern paleontology!
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