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Baryonyx
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Information
Range Europe
Estimated Population 0
Scientific Classification
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Dinosauria
Order Theropoda
Family Spinosauridae
Genus Baryonyx
Species Baryonyx
Conservation Status
EXSpecies
Extinct

Baryonyx walkeri (meaning "heavy claw") is an extinct genus of spinosaur that lived in Europe, during the early cretaceous period. Its scientific name came from ancient Greek. Unlike its larger cousins, Spinosaurus and Suchomimus, it lacked a sail for cooling off, so it can dip in the water to stay cool.

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  • Did you know: Baryonyx gets its name, which means "heavy claw", from these long thumb claws.
  • Baryonyx used its claws and jaws to catch fish like its cousins did and modern bears do today.
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