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What is a troodon?

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A Troodon is a dinosaur. It's name means "wounding tooth." It has sharp claws- three on each hand and four on each foot. It ate small animals such as lizards and mice. The troodon lived in the Cretaceous period.

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Related questions

When did the Troodon?

Mesozoic.


Is troodon is intelligent?

yes


What is the troodon's habitat?

sandy.


Which theropod has the largest brain?

Troodon


What is one dinosaur that is an omnivore?

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How did the troodon protect itself?

claws


Where did the troodon lived?

Troodon were a genus of maniraptoran dinosaur. They are famous for being the smartest known dinosaurs. Their fossils have been found throughout western North America and as far north as Alaska.


How big were troodon eggs?

as big as a fist


What is the life span of a troodon?

The troodon lived 145 million years ago.


Who are trex enemies?

Albertosaurus, Daspletosaurus, Troodon, Quetzocoatlus


What does a Troodon ea t?

Meat, it's a carnivore.


How much did troodon weigh?

60 to 100 pounds