What is Nanuqsaurus?

Q: What is Nanuqsaurus?


A: Nanuqsaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur.

Q: How is Nanuqsaurus related to polar bears?


A: Nanuqsaurus means 'polar bear lizard' but it is not related to polar bears in any way.

Q: What is the size of Nanuqsaurus as compared to Tyrannosaurus?


A: Nanuqsaurus is half the size of Tyrannosaurus.

Q: What is the length of Nanuqsaurus?


A: Nanuqsaurus may have grown up to 6 meters or about 20 feet long.

Q: What is DMNH 21461?


A: DMNH 21461 is a partial skull roof fossil of Nanuqsaurus found in Alaska.

Q: How big would the skull of Nanuqsaurus have been when complete?


A: The skull of Nanuqsaurus would have been about 50 cm or 1.65 feet when complete.

Q: Is there any other evidence of Nanuqsaurus besides DMNH 21461?


A: No, presently there is only one specimen of Nanuqsaurus known, i.e., DMNH 21461.

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