Utahraptor was a large theropod dinosaur that lived about 126 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous period. It measured up to 7 meters (23 feet) long and weighed about 1,100 pounds (500 kg). Known for its powerful sickle-shaped claws on its feet, Utahraptor was likely a fast and agile predator, preying on small dinosaurs and other animals. Fossils of Utahraptor were found in Utah, and it’s considered one of the largest members of the raptor family. Unlike smaller raptors, it likely hunte