If you look to the right, you will see a herd of the first dinosaurs on our tour, called Dilophosaurus. One of the earliest carnivores, we now know Dilophosaurus is actually poisonous, spitting its venom at its prey, causing blindness and eventually poralysis, allowing the carnivore to eat at its leisure. This makes Dilophosaurus a beautiful, but deadly addition to Jurassic Park.
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Dilophosaurus: "Two Crested
Reptile" Length: 20 ft. Weight: Approx. 1,000 lbs. Diet: Meat Period: Early Jurassic, approx. 180-190 million years ago Range: North America Paleontologist's Notes: Despite its relatively slender jaws, Dilophosaurus was one of the first big meat eaters. Some scientists beleive Dilophosaurus was more of a scavenger than an active hunter. However, we here at Jurassic Park know this is not true. Dilophosaurus spits an acidic venom which blinds and immobilizes its prey, enabling Dilophosaurus to finish the attack easily. These "spitters" are indeed very fierce members of Jurassic Park!
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