CretaceousCarnivoreSmall
Saurornitholestes
SAW-ror-nith-o-LES-teez
"lizard bird thief"
Overview
A small dromaeosaurid from the Late Cretaceous of North America with excellent vision.
Vital Statistics
Length
2.3 m
Height
0.8 m
Weight
20 kg
Est. Speed
45 km/h
Discovered
1978
Named by
David Sues
Countries Discovered
CanadaUnited States
Interesting Facts
Had unusually large eyes for keen vision
A common small predator of the Dinosaur Park Formation
Likely preyed on small dinosaurs and mammals
Closest Relatives
DromaeosaurusDeinonychusVelociraptorAtrociraptor