What is Balaur?
Q: What is Balaur?
A: Balaur is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur.
Q: When and where did Balaur live?
A: Balaur lived in southern Europe during the Upper Cretaceous, about 70 million years ago.
Q: What is unique about Balaur compared to other dromaeosaurs?
A: Unlike most other dromaeosaurs, Balaur had two sickle claws on each foot, not just one. It also had a reduced and presumably nonfunctional third finger, consisting of only one rudimentary phalanx.
Q: Where was Balaur discovered?
A: The specimen was discovered in 2010 on a large prehistoric island called Hateg Island.
Q: Why did Balaur develop unique features?
A: Possibly because it was relatively isolated from other dinosaurs on the island, Balaur developed unique features.
Q: What is island dwarfism?
A: Balaur was a small dinosaur, 1.8–2.1 metres (5.9–6.9 ft), which is an example of island dwarfism.
Q: What is Balaur's closest relative?
A: Studies have shown that Balaur is most closely related to the famous Asian dromaeosaurid Velociraptor.
