It includes at least one species, Troodon formosus, known from Montana. Discovered in October 1855, T. formosus was among the first dinosaurs found in North America, although it was thought to be a …

May 11, 2025 · Troodon was a small, bird-like dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous Period, about 76 million years ago. It stood about 11 feet tall and weighed about 110 pounds.

Experts are still debating whether Troodon should be a proper dinosaur name. The only fossils currently known as Troodon are some teeth. Many scientists think these teeth aren't enough by themselves to …

Jul 8, 2019 · Troodon were small, smart, bird-like and feathered members of the theropod group of dinosaurs. Theropod is Greek for "beast foot", Troodon for "wounding tooth". Troodontids are very …

Jul 21, 2023 · Troodon, whose name translates to ‘wounding tooth’ from Greek, is a fascinating creature from the Late Cretaceous period. The name is a nod to the dinosaur’s sharp, serrated teeth that were …

Troodon was a slender little meat eater. Dashing through what’s now North America 76 million years ago, Troodon sniffs out dinner. Moving lightly on its two hind feet, the dinosaur follows its...

Though often overshadowed by larger dinosaurs, Troodon stands out as a remarkable example of agility and intelligence from the Cretaceous period. This small, nimble dinosaur measured about 2.4 meters …

Mar 28, 2022 · Troodon is an extinct genus of bird-like theropod dinosaur that lived around 76-70 million years ago. Its skeleton remains have been unearthed from several locations in the United States …

Feb 27, 2025 · With a relatively large brain for its size, Troodon is often considered one of the most intelligent dinosaurs to have ever existed. Its brain-to-body ratio was larger than that of many other …

Oct 25, 2025 · Troodon, whose name means “wounding tooth,” has fascinated paleontologists for decades as potentially the most intelligent dinosaur that ever lived.