"New giant raptor discovered in South Dakota" Topic
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Tango01 | 07 Nov 2015 6:47 a.m. PST |
"A research team led by a University of Kansas alumnus has identified a new giant raptor, the largest specimen ever found with wing feathers. Named Dakotaraptor, the fossil from the Hell Creek Formation in South Dakota is thought to be about 17 feet long, making it among the largest raptors in the world. "This new predatory dinosaur also fills the body size gap between smaller theropods and large tyrannosaurs that lived at this time," KU Paleontologist and co-author David Burnham said…"
Full article here link Amicalement Armand |
dBerczerk | 07 Nov 2015 6:55 a.m. PST |
Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner! |
Ping Pong | 07 Nov 2015 7:07 a.m. PST |
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Mako11 | 07 Nov 2015 7:30 a.m. PST |
I need more BBQ sauce……… Despite their bird-like appearance, I hear they can be aggressive, so best to avoid them when you can. I doubt the usual birdshot will work, so you might need to switch to slugs for your 12 gauge. |
Zargon | 07 Nov 2015 7:47 a.m. PST |
A six pack and being faster than your bud should be enough ;_) the pic is great BTW love dinos specially the deadly ones great to keep kids off your lawn. Cheers and keep em coming. |
Tango01 | 08 Nov 2015 3:12 p.m. PST |
Glad you like it my friend. Amicalement Armand |
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