Herrerasaurus

Herrerasaurus was one of the first dinosaur carnivore that walked on earth. This tiny predator was discovered in 1959 by the scientist Victorino Herrera, and in honor of him this dinosaur was named so. It lived during Late Triassic (231 million years ago). First there were only juvenile fossils found but later on would be a lot of discoveries. Herrasaurus belongs to the Saurischia order. It is separated in only one specie Herrasaurus ischigualastensis. Probably was one of the first theropods. There were found a lot of ancient dinosaurs including the herrasaurus.

Herrasaurus had a length that went from 3 to 6 meters and weighted about 275-360 kilos. Its legs were strong and muscular. the skull was very long. His tail was long and heavy to balance his body to run. The hands had a small claw but the two other fingers had big sharp, claws. Herrasaurus possibly used his bite to kill the prey and hunted only small animals.