2.1" Dromaeosaurus Raptor Fossil Vertebrae Bone Cretaceous Dinosaur Hell Creek MT COA

Location: Hell Creek Formation, Montana (Private Land Origin)

Weight: 3.3 Ounces (With Metal Stand)

Dimensions: 3.7 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 2 Inches Thick (With Metal Stand)

Fossil Dimensions: 2.1 Inches Long, 1.3 Inches Wide, 1.1 Inches Thick

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Name: "Swift Running Lizard"

Lived: Late Cretaceous, 75 million years old

Length: 6 Feet

Weight: 33 Pounds

Diet: Carnivore 

Among small theropod dinosaurs, Dromaeosaurus stands out for its stocky build and powerful bite. This Cretaceous raptor possessed a robust skull, deep mandible, and thick, straight teeth more suited to crushing than slicing. In several ways, it resembled miniature tyrannosaurs rather than the slender-snouted raptors often seen in popular culture.

First unearthed in 1914 and named in 1922, Dromaeosaurus holds historical importance as the first discovered member of the raptor family. Nearly fifty years passed before paleontologists fully recognized its unique classification. Later fossil discoveries found Dromaeosaurus teeth among much larger dinosaur remains, leading to debate over whether it hunted large prey or scavenged carcasses.

Its tail was reinforced by interlocking bony rods, helping maintain stability during pursuit. Large eyes suggest excellent vision, while its curved neck and grasping hands increase its predatory efficiency. Though smaller than many carnivorous dinosaurs, Dromaeosaurus was heavily built for its size and equipped with formidable claws.

This early raptor remains a key species in understanding the evolution of predatory dinosaurs and the origins of the famous dromaeosaur lineage.