Dromaeosaur Foot

This reconstruction of a dromaeosaur lower rear leg shows the hyperextended second claw common to this type of dinosaur. Scientists are unclear about the claw's purpose but believe that it was likely used for climbing or hunting or both.

Model of a dromaeosaur foot showing the skeletal structure and enlarged, curved sickle claw on the second toe, with part of the lower leg included.

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Model of a dromaeosaur foot showing the skeletal structure and enlarged, curved sickle claw on the second toe, with part of the lower leg included.