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FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
The classification of the Extinct genus and type species Philovenator and Philovenator curriei, respectively, was as troodontid paravian dinosaurs. Their fossils were discovered in Wulansuhai Formation, Inner Mongolia, China, in 1988. They were named in honor of Phillip J. Currie.
Philovenator is pronounced as 'Fie-loe-ven-ah-tor'.
The Philovenator curriei is a type of troodontid.
They belonged to the Campanian of the Upper Cretaceous era.
It is unknown when exactly they became Extinct.
Their fossils were discovered in the Wulansuhai Formation, Inner Mongolia, China, thus, suggesting they live in parts of Asia.
They preferred to live on terrestrial plains.
It is unclear whether they lived in herds or not.
The lifespan of dinosaurs is unknown.
They reproduced via eggs.
They are small bird-like troodontids that have many features. The fossils suggest that the dinosaur had sickle claws, closely packed teeth, and raptorial hands. They were thought to have keen senses. It is not known how strong their teeth were.
The total number of bones is unknown.
Their methods of communication are unknown.
They were very small dinosaurs with a length of about 20-27.5 in (50-70 cm). However, they were a few inches bigger than the Anchiornis huxleyi, whose length was about 13 in (34 cm).
The speed of the species is unknown.
Philovenator weighed about 31.7 oz (900 g).
No separate names were given to the male and female species.
There is no name for a baby Philovenator.
Their level of aggression is unknown.
Paleontologists have recovered only one specimen of this dinosaur.
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*We've been unable to source an image of Philovenator and have used an image of Allosaurus instead. If you are able to provide us with a royalty-free image of Philovenator, we would be happy to credit you. Please contact us at [email protected].
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