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[–] InverseParallax@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Was gonna say, the tendon strength simply doesn't scale like that, rexes are way too massive.

Could see it for larger raptors though, except they're probably better off just running. Predators really need maximum bursts of speed and maneuverability, hopping doesn't give them that.

[–] CitizenKong@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The probably pounced on their prey though when they were sure they would catch them.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

We saw that in the Attenborough documentary, Jurassic Park.