Saurosphynx

Saurosphynx is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 million years ago. It is known from a single species, Saurosphynx maximus, which was discovered in the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota, USA. Saurosphynx is notable for its distinctive skull, which features a large, downward-curving beak and a series of small, tooth-like structures on the roof of the mouth. These structures are believed to have been used for sensory purposes, rather than for feeding. Saurosphynx was a small dinosaur, with an estimated length of around 3 meters (10 feet) and a weight of around 50 kilograms (110 pounds). It is believed to have been a scavenger, feeding on the remains of other dinosaurs and other animals. Saurosphynx is one of the few known theropod dinosaurs to have survived the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, which is believed to have wiped out the majority of dinosaur species. Its survival is thought to be due to its small size and specialized feeding habits.