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Dinosaurs: Juravenator

 

Juravenator

 

Juravenator was a small dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, approximately 151-152 million years ago. This agile predator is primarily known from fossils found in Germany, specifically in the Franconian Jura.

 

 

Size:

 

Juravenator was relatively small, measuring about 75 centimeters (2.5 feet) in length. It had a streamlined body adapted for quick pursuits.

 

 

Diet:

 

Juravenator was a carnivore, feeding mainly on small animals. Its sharp teeth and nimble build made it an efficient hunter.

 

 

Habitat:

 

This dinosaur thrived in forested areas and floodplains, where it could find abundant prey.

 

 

Interesting Facts:

 

  • Juravenator is known from a single juvenile specimen.
  • It had both scales and traces of primitive feathers, suggesting a varied skin covering.

 

 


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