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Troödon
“wounding tooth”

Pronunciation: “TRO-uh-don”
Diet: Carnivore (meat-eater)
Size: Length: 8 feet long  Height:  3 feet tall Weight:  110 pounds
When it lived: Late Cretaceous Period, about 70-65 million years ago
Where it lived: Montana, Wyoming, USA; Alberta, Canada, North America

Did You Know?
Troödon, a small, bird-like dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period, possessed one of the largest brain-to-body ratios of any known dinosaur, suggesting remarkable intelligence for its size. Furthermore, recent discoveries hint at Troödon's potential nocturnal lifestyle, with its large eyes adapted for low-light conditions, offering a glimpse into the intriguing adaptations of these ancient creatures.