Dromaeosaurus albertensis

†Dromaeosaurus albertensis is the type species of Dromaeosaurus, originally described from Alberta (hence 'albertensis'), with material also from the Judith River Formation. Its heavy skull and strong dentition suggest prey-subduing capabilities beyond those typical of slender dromaeosaurids. It coexisted with tyrannosaurs, ceratopsians, and hadrosaurs in one of the most diverse Late Cretaceous faunas known.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Dromaeosaurus albertensis was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Dromaeosaurus albertensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.