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Anzu Wyliei : A Fascinating Dinosaur Species That Went Extinct

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A  genus of caenagnathine dinosaur , Anzu w yliei  is one of the most talked-about species that went extinct 66 million years ago, in the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—along with many other dinosaur species. Anzu is considered   as  a winged or minor deity in various Mesopotamian mythologies . The scientific name “ Anzu wyliei ”  was given  to  the “ monster ”    species to  underscore their   unique  appearance , presence of feathers , and large hand claws.   Anzu   claws for sale ,  in particular, are very popular among fossil collectors. Although the exact  function of Anzu’s straight  claws is  still  not clear ,   studies show they helped the dinosaurs in  grasping objects ,  or to prevent themselves from danger .   It can be said from t he long, powerful hind legs  of Anzu that it  was an excellent runner,  pretty  much like  the  present-day ostriches  or emus .  Anzu had no teeth and the jaws were covered by a beak , which is why t he diet of the dinosaur  st