Compsognathus
Period Late Jurassic (150 million years ago)
Diet Carnivore
Length 1 meter (3.3 feet)
Weight 3 kg
The Elegant Jaw
Compsognathus was a small, bipedal carnivorous theropod dinosaur. Despite its tiny size, it was an agile hunter.
Unique Features
- Tiny Size: One of the smallest dinosaurs ever discovered
- Fast Runner: Built for speed with long hind legs
- Sharp Teeth: Small but deadly for catching lizards and insects
- Hollow Bones: Lightweight skeleton for quick movements