Geologic Resources: Carniverous Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period

Carnivorous Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period

OUR SITE Home Resources Software Books Our Mall Geolinks Geoforum Geonews Auctions Networking Jobs Free Stuff Exchange Policies Credits	Below is a sampling of carnivorous dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period as presented at "The Dinosaur Place", a park in Montville, Connecticut, USA devoted to life-sized interpretations of dinosaurs. Since the dinosaur reconstructions are based on fossil evidence, much interpretation is required before a life-like figure is constructed. The fossil evidence usually includes bones and teeth. Skin, internal organs, and outer appearance are usually missing. Existing reptiles are often used as a guide. The Dinosaur Place has used some interesting color schemes for some of their interpretations.
		Interpretation of Tyrannosaurus Rex, a huge carnivorous reptile of Cretaceous Period. It is estimated that these dinosaurs stood 15-20 feet tall, had a length of about 40 feet, and weighed 5-7 tons. Exhibit at "The Dinosaur Place", Montville, Connecticut, USA. Photo by Flo Bruehl September 30, 2006. Interpretation of Velociraptor, a fast-running, carnivorous reptile of the Late Cretaceous Period. It is estimated that these dinosaurs stood about 3 feet tall, had a length of 5-6 feet, and weighed 15-33 pounds (7-15 kg). Exhibit at "The Dinosaur Place", Montville, Connecticut, USA. Photo by Flo Bruehl September 30, 2006. Interpretation of two Utahraptors, a fast-running, carnivorous reptile of the Early Cretaceous Period. It is estimated that these dinosaurs had lengths of 16-23 feet, and weighed about 1 ton (910 kg). Exhibit at "The Dinosaur Place", Montville, Connecticut, USA. Photo by Flo Bruehl September 30, 2006. Interpretation of Suchomimus, a carnivore and piscivore of the Middle Cretaceous Period. It is estimated that these dinosaurs had a length of about 36 feet (11 meters), and weighed on the order of 5 tons (4,500 kg). Exhibit at "The Dinosaur Place", Montville, Connecticut, USA. Photo by Flo Bruehl September 30, 2006. For more about dinosaurs go to our pages: Age of the Dinosaurs Herbivorous Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period Reptiles of the Permian, Triassic, and Jurassic Periods Mesozoic Rocks of the Connecticut Valley. If you're looking for resources for geoprofessionals try our Resources Page. Or if you're looking for books, computers, software and electronics try our Amazon Affiliate Store. Much of the background information about dinosaurs was obtained at the website Enchanted Learning. Welcome to Dinosaur State Park is a website for Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill, Connecticut.