What Were the 10 Deadliest Dinosaurs?
Throughout history, a number of dinosaur fossils have been unearthed by paleontologists around the world. As an incredibly diverse group of animals, dinosaurs came in all shapes and sizes, with some as small as chickens, and others the size of multiple buses. Likewise, their overall ferocity also varied significantly, with some being far more passive, while others simply dominated. This work examines and ranks the 10 deadliest dinosaurs to have ever lived. It provides a brief overview of each animal’s size, behavioral patterns, as well as general characteristics. It is the author’s hope that a better understanding (and appreciation) of these fascinating animals will accompany readers following their completion of this work.
Selection Criteria
In order to rank the world’s deadliest dinosaur species, a number of basic criteria was necessary for the extents and purposes of this work. First and foremost, it is important to note that herbivore specimens were largely excluded from this list due to their natural tendency to avoid conflict whenever possible. As such, the following list will be focused solely on carnivorous dinosaurs.
In addition to this basic element, it is important to also note that all of the following dinosaurs were selected across the entire expanse of time, as focusing on a singular era would greatly…
