Carnivore

Oviraptor is an omnivorous dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. Although its name translates to ‘egg seizer’, this is based on a misapprehension that has long since been rectified. Early specimens were often found near nests, suggesting that Oviraptor was inclined to eat the eggs of other dinosaurs - but experts now believe they were brooding the eggs until they hatched.

Atrociraptor is a carnivorous dinosaur from the dromaeosaurid family, and dates back to the late Cretaceous period. The name Atrociraptor translates from Latin as ‘savage seizer’, in reference to the rows of serrated teeth it uses to catch and kill prey such as lizards and small mammals. This genus is one of InGen’s ‘designer dinosaurs’ and exists in a variety of colours. It grows to around 4m in length and has been bred to display great dexterity, high intelligence and large, powerful claws, making it an extremely efficient hunter.

Australovenator is a bipedal theropod from the late Cretaceous period. Its name translates to ‘southern hunter’, in reference to its Australian habitat and carnivorous diet – Australovenator’s lightweight frame and serrated teeth are perfectly designed for stalking prey quickly and effectively. In fact, the palaeontologist who discovered the genus described it as ‘the cheetah of its time’ due to its speed, agility and predatory instincts.

The predatory theropod Pyroraptor is a member of the Dromaeosauridae family that lived in Europe during the late Cretaceous period. Measuring around 2.4m in length, Pyroraptor relies on its impressive speed rather than power when stalking its prey and prefers to hunt in packs like its more famous cousin, Velociraptor. Its sharp claws help Pyroraptor to catch its prey but are also used for climbing.

Although it has a sailed back similar to many dinosaurs, Dimetrodon is actually a primitive synapsid dating back to the early Permian period, around 290 million years ago – before the existence of even the earliest dinosaurs! The name Dimetrodon means ‘two measures of teeth’, in reference to this apex predator’s razor-sharp teeth that it used to grab and tear flesh from its prey.

Scorpios rex is a ‘hybrid’ dinosaur created by splicing the DNA of the scorpionfish, a deadly fish that secretes venom from its fins, with a variety of carnivorous dinosaurs. The combination of power, intelligence, dexterity and speed with such a powerful venom makes Scorpios rex one of the most fearsome dinosaurs ever to have existed. It can grown up to eight metres in length and has rows of serrated teeth designed to tear through the flesh of its prey.

Named after the eye-catching crest on the front of its head – its name translates to ‘single-crested lizard’ – Monolophosaurus is a carnivorous theropod that dates back to the Mid Jurassic period. This genus is a relative of the fearsome Allosaurus, but smaller in stature at approximately 5m in length and weighing from 450kg to 680kg.

Notable for its large, elongated skull and unusual curved jaw, Dsungaripterus is a genus of pterosaur that lived around 130 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous period. Dsungaripterus’ jaw narrows to a point and contains no teeth at the front, with a row of flat teeth at the back for piercing the armour of shellfish.

Tylosaurus is a large marine reptile that first existed in the Western Interior Seaway that ran through the United States and Canada during the Late Cretaceous period. Growing to over 14m in length, Tylosaurus is one of the largest mosasaurs ever to have existed, and was the apex predator of its marine environment - studies have shown that it fed on sharks, plesiosaurs and even other mosasaurs.

Troodon is a small, meat-eating dinosaur of the Troodon genus with long, thin legs that enable it to reach high speeds when chasing prey. Its name is Greek for ‘wounding tooth’, in reference to its sharp incisors, while this theropod’s large eyes allow it to hunt in the dark. Troodon’s large brain for its size – it stands at just over three feet tall – makes it one of the most intelligent dinosaurs.