Maleevosaurus
Maleevosaurus novojilovi
Pronounced:
Diet: Carnivore (meat-eater)
Name Means: Maleev Lizard
Length: 17 feet (5 m)
Height: unknown
Weight: unknown
Time: Late Cretaceous
Fossil
remains
for
this
Dinosaur
have
been
found
in
Africa
Maleevosaurus was a small member of the tyrannosaur family. In fact, some scientists think that it was a young Tyrannosaurusbataar. Whatever its name, it would have been pretty scary. It was a fast meat-eater that had powerful jaws and strong legs for running down its prey.
Discussion continues as to how this dinosaur should be classified. The most recent study strongly suggests that it deserves its own genus based on careful study of Tyrannosaurusbataar's growth patterns. Indications are that Maleevosaurus is actually a full-grown animal, not a juvenile. |
