Best #Deinonychus display? On Feb 25, 1969, Dr. John Ostrom published the name #Deinonychus, “terrible claw,” and ignited a revolution that we still enjoy. The #dinosaur/bird link, which wasn’t new per se, was firmly established with his 1969 works. The etymology breaks down as Deinos, “terrible,” and onyx for “claw or talon.” Think Baryonyx and Megalonyx. In my head I always thought it was Deino and nychus, now we all know 😃. The holotype is the legendary YPM 5205, a complete left and partial

Deinonychus pack hunting down an Arkansaurus - Life On Our Planet (2023) 🦖🦖🦖⚔️🩸🦴