Description
Pyroraptor Dinosaur Egg
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- Pyroraptor olympius
- Cretaceous Age
- Trets (Aix-Les-Bains), Provence
- France
- This genuine piece of a tiny dinosaur egg measures approx. .12″ – .15″ wide (+/-) and will come in a 1.25″ gem jar with information label attached
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WHAT IS A PYRORAPTOR?
Pyroraptor is a genus of small theropod dinosaur in the family Dromaeosauridae, commonly called the “raptors.”
WHERE DID THEY LIVE?
These raptors lived in what is now southern France and northern Spain. Its genus name means “fire thief,” in reference to its discovery, which was partly due to a forest fire. Only one species has been identified, Pyroraptor olympius; the species name refers to Mount Olympe, where it was discovered.
HOW BIG WERE THEY?
Only fragmentary remains of this dinosaur have ever been found by paleontologists. This small, bird-like predatory theropod that possessed enlarged curved claws on the second toe of each foot for predation
Illustration By Conty
HOW BIG WERE THEIR EGGS?
While no complete eggs have been found, the egg fragments that ARE found are usually very tiny pieces (indicating very small bird sized eggs)
WHAT DID THEY LOOK LIKE?
Illustration By Mette Aumala
