Dino Death Trap Found, Includes Six Utahraptors, two dragon-horses

Adam Khor

Unfortunately, there's nothing about Utahraptor's new appearance (Kirkland's been saying for a while now that Utahraptor looked nothing like the usual depictions). They do mention that the adult Utahraptors are about 5-6 meters long.

http://westerndigs.org/dinosaur-death-trap-found-in-utah-may-contain-raptor-family-horse-dragons-cannibalized-baby/

Kess73

Am very curious as to the new look/shape that Kirkland has alluded to a number of times now.


Quite enjoyed the fictional book, Raptor Red, ( by Bakker) and how it described Utahraptors, so am hoping we get a peek at the new look soon.

Galvasean

I'm getting a bit sick of Kirkland's constant teasing. Either give us some information or don't for crying out loud!

Adam Khor

Apparently the "new look" is a more robust, short-legged one, with a slightly downturned jaw and protruding lower teeth. It also turns out to be shorter in length than previously believed- 5-6 meters rather than 6-7, and was obviously a strong animal, but not a very fast runner.

This silouette by Scott Hartman is apparently based on the new fossils:



Not sure how I feel about the feather fan everyone gives their raptors' tails nowaday...

Rubecula

I am intrigued but oddly, not that much any more. I agree with Galvesean, either tell us or don't bother, there are other interesting beasties out there.

Adam Khor

Yeah, same here actually... paleontologists seem to believe we will all live millions of years...

Capt'n Midnight

Adam Khor wrote: »

It also turns out to be shorter in length than previously believed- 5-6 meters rather than 6-7,

I love reminding people that the velociraptors in Jurassic Park aren't that big in real life.

And then telling them about Utahraptor

Adam Khor

Real-life Velociraptors could possibly enter through the dog flap

The Jurassic Park raptors are based on Deinonychus. I remember reading in various books/websites that the largest Deinonychus were over 3.4 meters long which is a really big animal. If I remember clearly, Utahraptor was found/announced when the movie was already into production (there was even the idea of naming it after Spielberg)

Capt'n Midnight

Adam Khor wrote: »

Real-life Velociraptors could possibly enter through the dog flap