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Utahraptor is the oldest known, and largest, of the dromaeosaurids. At two meters height and seven meters long, they are the size of polar bears. One of the most unique aspects that Utahraptor shares with its more famous cousin Velociraptor is that both had a lethal killing claw on each foot. Each inside toe had a large hooked claw (about 10 inches long) that was controlled by a strong tendon. This claw was held upward when the animal was walking or running. When it attacked, however, the tendon snapped tight and the claw clamped down with great speed and force, slicing deeply into its victim. Not a very pretty picture, but an effective way to inflict a serious wound. Its hand claws were proportionally larger, than other family members and Dr. Kirkland speculates that its hand claws were probably as important a weapon as the killing claws on its feet.[1]
Name meaning Predator/Thief from Utah or Utah/Utah's predator/thief Diet Carnivore Height 2 meters (6 feet) Length 7 meters (23 feet) Weight 500 kilograms (1,100 lbs) Location Utah, Wyoming, USA Birth type Egg Notable Game appearances Jurassic Park (SEGA CD Game) Jurassic Park III: Park Builder Jurassic Park: Builder Jurassic World: The Game Jurassic World: Alive Toy appearances Jurassic Park Series 2 The Lost World Series 1
