Kairuku

Kairuku

† Kairuku — a Mesozoic or Cenozoic from New Zealand taxon. Carnivorous predator. Discovered in New Zealand; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Kairuku 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.

Discovery & Naming

Lugar de descubrimiento New Zealand

Quick Facts

Dieta Carnivore

Preguntas frecuentes

What did Kairuku eat?
Kairuku was a carnivore.
Where were Kairuku fossils found?
Fossils of Kairuku were found in New Zealand.

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