Procompsognathus Dino's in de Zoo AquaZoo Leeuwarden

Procompsognathus

The meaning of the Procompsognatus name is "pro is 'for', for compsognathus (another dino).

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Tyrannosaurus rex

  • Habitat:

    Germany

  • Food:

    Small animals such as insects and lizards

  • Length:

    1 meter

  • Height:

    30 centimeters

  • Weight:

    1 to 1.3 kilograms

  • Era:

    Late Triassic

About the Procompsognathus

Procompsognathus was a small, slender dinosaur. It walked on its two hind legs, just like a bird. With these long hind legs, he could run very fast. Its front legs were short, with sharp claws. Procompsognathus had a slender head with many small teeth and a stiff tail to keep its balance. Procompsognathus was a carnivore. That means it ate meat. Only one good fossil of this dino has been found, in Germany in 1909. That makes him a bit of a mystery, as scientists are still puzzling over exactly what he looked like.

Did you know

  • You pronounce its name as: Pro - komp - soeg - na - thus.

  • Procompsognathus was super fast! Maybe as fast as a rabbit.

Stand eye to eye with this new resident of AquaZoo Leeuwarden during the Dino's at the Zoo from September 11 to November 9. Come here learn more. You visit the park with a regular AquaZoo ticket.