about 2 ft 10.5 in (87 cm)
A deinonychus stood about 2 ft 10.5 in (87 cm) at the hips (reconstruction estimate).
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How tall is a deinonychus?
A deinonychus stood about 2 ft 10.5 in (87 cm) at the hips (reconstruction estimate).
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What a deinonychus’ height measures
Deinonychus lived about 115 to 98 million years ago, in the Cretaceous. Its fossils come from Montana, Utah, Wyoming and Oklahoma.
- Fallow deer: 90 to 100 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 3 ft 3.5 in).
- Guanaco: 90 to 130 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 4 ft 3 in).
- Brown bear: about 3 to 5 ft (91 to 152 cm).
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
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