Deinonychus antirrhopus

Deinonychus, a fearsome predator from the Cretaceous period, played a pivotal role in the Dinosaur Renaissance, a revolution in paleontology during the 1960s and 70s. This renaissance was largely sparked by John Ostrom's groundbreaking work on Deinonychus, which challenged the prevailing view of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded reptiles. Ostrom's research revealed that Deinonychus had bird-like features, such as a semi-lunate carpal bone and probably had a more dynamic, warm-blooded nature. This discovery not only revitalized interest in dinosaur biology but also reshaped our understanding of the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds, forever altering the scientific landscape.

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Dimensions: (L) 167mm x (W) 62mm