Deinonychus

Deinonychus was a small, agile dinosaur from about 115 million years ago, known for its sharp claws and fierce hunting skills. It measured around 9 feet long and had a sleek body, with long legs for running and arms ending in sickle-shaped claws used to grasp prey. Its physical features suggest it was a skilled predator, likely hunting in packs to catch larger animals. Deinonychus is important in understanding dinosaur behavior and helped scientists realize that some dinosaurs were active, intelligent, and closely related to birds.