Dinosaur - Troodon

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Dinosaur - Troodon Facts & Trivia for kids

• The first troodon fossil was found in 1855.
• The troodone was one of the first dinosaur fossils found in North America.
• Troodon is a Greek word meaning "wounding tooth".
• The troodon was probably a fast runner.
• The troodon had a retractable claw on its second toe.
• The troodon's brain was large compared to other dinosaurs.
• Because of its tooth and body shape, it is believed that the troodon was an omnivore.
• The fossil remains of the troodon suggest it reached adult size between 3-5 years.
• Troodons are believed to have had good depth perception.
• Fossilized remains of 8 troodon nests are kept in the Museum of the Rockies in Montana.
• Troodon eggs were larger than eggs normally laid by reptiles.
• Troodon was one of the more bird-like dinosaurs.
• Troodon dinosaurs were effective hunters with sharp teeth and claws.
• Troodon grew to about six feet in length.

Dinosaur - Troodon Links for kids

• Troodon Wallpaper Images
• Wikipedia Troodon information