This Late Cretaceous herbivore boasted some of the most unusual adaptations in dinosaur history, most notably its enormous claws that resembled massive scythes. Despite being one …

therizinosaur, group of theropod dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous (roughly 100 million to 66 million years ago) in Asia and North America and were characterized by their …

Therizinosaurus was a large theropod, a group of dinosaurs that is almost exclusively made up of carnivores. Despite its lineage and frightening appearance, this dinosaur was an herbivore …

Despite its terrifying appearance, it was a herbivore and likely not aggressive unless threatened. Fossils suggest it was closely related to birds, making it one of the most bizarre theropods …

Therizinosaurus was an advanced, herbivorous maniraptoran theropod — a mouthful that essentially means it was a close relative of raptors and birds, but with an herbivore’s diet. For …

Even though Therizinosaurus was related to meat-eating dinosaurs, scientists believe it was herbivorous—meaning it ate plants. This herbivorous theropod fed on leaves, shrubs, and …

The history of Therizinosauria begins in the early Cretaceous, when small browsers like Beipiaosaurus lived in the lush forests of Asia. By the end of the Mesozoic, the therizinosaurs …

Scientists are not yet sure whether the Therizinosaurus was herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore. However, it is more likely that they were plant-eaters since their close relatives are all known …

Therizinosaurus was a massive herbivore that used its impressive claws not for hunting, but for stripping leaves from trees and defending itself from predators. This revelation came only after …

Their large bodies and bulky build may have made them vulnerable to faster, more agile predators in a confrontation. Fun Fact: Despite its large size and fearsome appearance, Therizinosaurus …