Dinosaurs Around the World · Drawing 16 of 40
Baryonyx
Europe · Cretaceous
Baryonyx had a long snout and a large hand claw. Fish were among the animals it ate.
Did you know?
Fish remains were found in its fossilized stomach region.
Look together
What clue can reveal an ancient meal?
An idea to try
Find this continent on the opening map, then compare two outlines.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Baryonyx walkeri is known especially from England. Food remains associated with its skeleton give more direct evidence than snout shape alone. The drawing does not present a fishing technique as observed fact.
Look together: What clue can reveal an ancient meal? Find this continent on the opening map, then compare two outlines.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified reconstruction. Pose, unpreserved tissues and setting are interpreted. Choose your own colours; animals are not to one scale.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Natural History Museum: BaryonyxUse teeth and fossil stomach contents to discuss diet.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
