This Newly Discovered Dinosaur Looks Terrifying—But Probably Wouldn’t Eat You
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The newly discovered dinosaur species, Kayrasaurus changliensis, exhibits a striking appearance that could be intimidating at first glance. This therizinosaur walked on two legs, possessed a beaked head, plumed feathers, and boasted the longest claws ever recorded in the natural world. Notably, K. changliensis dwarfs other therizinosaurs, measuring over 11.8 feet in length and weighing up to 604 pounds.
The researchers studying its complete skeleton, primarily found in northeastern China, estimate it as a juvenile specimen, meaning it likely reached even greater dimensions. Notably, the creature had an unusual dentition, featuring an abundance of tiny teeth—more than twice the number of any other therizinosaur—indicating a herbivorous diet.
This discovery not only adds to our understanding of therizinosaur evolution but also helps reshape the broader dinosaur family tree.
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