![]() ![]() “Alvarezsaurs and therizinosaurs are definitely the strangest cousins among dinosaurs,” says Professor Michael Benton, one of Zichuan’s supervisors. The represented the claws in three dimensions using CT scans and modelled for stress and strain using engineering techniques. Lead author Zichuan Qin, a PhD student at the University of Bristol, developed computer simulations to identify functions based on detailed comparison with living animals. Researchers believe the creatures used them for digging. The international team also focused on its much smaller cousin, Alvarezsaurus, whose rock-pick-like claws have attracted almost as much attention. Credit: Shuyang Zhou for the 3D modelling and functional scenario restoration This dinosaur’s cousin used its claws for digging “Our engineering simulation shows that these claws could not withstand much stress.” Therizinosaurs claw hooking and pulling trees. Chun-Chi Liao, an expert on therizinosaurs from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, in a university release. These long, narrow claws were too weak for combat,” says study co-author Dr. We all saw Therizinosaurus in ‘Jurassic World’ hitting deer and killing the giant predator Giganotosaurus. ![]() “Therizinosaurus is famous for its sickle-like claws, each as long as a samurai sword: Edward Scissor-hands on speed. The creature starred in BBC’s prehistoric feature “Walking with Dinosaurs and Jurassic World.” However, the purpose of its unusual hands has remained a mystery, until now. Named Therizinosaurus (or “giant claw”), it lived 75 million years ago and belonged to the theropods - a group of carnivores that included T Rex and Velociraptor. The gigantic beast’s terrifying talons were ornaments of display, rather than killing machines, according to the new study. BRISTOL, United Kingdom - A colossal dinosaur that had the biggest claws of all time has scientists calling it “Edward Scissorhands on speed.” According to researchers in the United Kingdom, these terrifying claws were more than three feet long, with the creatures using them to attract mates - just like Johnny Depp’s razor-sharp “fingers” helped him pull love interest Winona Ryder.
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