Adasaurus Pronunciation
How to say Adasaurus. Phonetic guide for kids and parents.
How to Pronounce Adasaurus
AH-dah-SORE-us
ALL CAPS = stressed syllable
What does Adasaurus mean?
Ada's lizard, named after an evil spirit
ðĶ Fun Facts
- âAdasaurus was named after a demon from Mongolian folklore, giving it one of the most mysterious names in the dinosaur world.
- âAdasaurus belonged to the dromaeosaurid family â the same group as Velociraptor â making it a swift and agile predator.
- âFossils of Adasaurus were found in the Nemegt Formation of Mongolia, a site famous for yielding many spectacular dinosaur discoveries.
Period
Late Cretaceous
66â66 MYA
Diet
Carnivore
Size
6 ft (1.8 m)
33 lbs (15 kg)
Type
Deinonychosauria