#mononykus

[bestfictionaldinosaur]

Saurnament Finalist Preview (Saurischian Bracket)

As we approach the finals for each of our 3 brackets, here's a quick look at the candidates, this time for the Saurischian (SR) bracket!

The SR finalists embody opposite ends of the spectrum of realistic character design, featuring a classic cartoon alongside a documentary depiction!

Note that these are NOT predictions, just a look at some objective data for fun. The only way to know any real odds is to vote in the SR Bracket finals, which will take place on January 8th 2025!

Littlefoot [Land Before Time]

Average Score: 60.22 Overall Tournament Ranking: #37

Definitely a fan favorite, the main character of Land Before Time has had an incredibly impressive run in the saurnament. He has defeated not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR Pokemon. Further, he was one of the candidates in the poll that got the single most raw votes in the entire saurnament! Over 1,000 people voted for him in that poll alone!

Don't let the numerical stats fool you, despite being the last ranking among the finalists, Littlefoot's low rankings are only evidence of the incredibly tough fights he's been a part of, and are proof that anything can happen!

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Mononykus [Prehistoric Planet]

Average Score: 66.00 Overall Tournament Ranking: #7

Stretching the definition of "fictional character" slightly, the Mononykus from Prehistoric Planet makes a surprise appearance in the finals! On the one hand, the relative lack of significance might make it seem like something of a dark horse, but on the other... I mean, just look at it!

The Mononykus has defeated lots of juggernauts, like fellow documentary legends Skateboarding Coelophysis and Smoking Utahraptor, as well as the one and only Yoshi! And despite these tough matchups, Mononykus remains a high scorer, coming in 7th overall and 4th among the finalists. Whether or not this impressive ratio will carry it to victory remains to be seen!

[spicymochi]

feathered friend

[antonio0gamer]

mononykus,silly lil dinosaur

[alex-fictus]

My Mesozoic is Yellow!! Eoraptor - Yinlong - Dilophosaurus

Baryonyx - Quetzalcoatlus - Carcharodontosaurus

Argentinosaurus - Archelon - Homalocephale

Iguanodon - Medusaceratops - Miragaia

Mononykus - Nodosaurus - Ornithomimus

Stickers || Phone Wallpapers

[cathchicken]

“Mininykus”, my little speculative alvarezsaurid guy

Basically a tiny version of mononykus haha. I am not like a skeleton person so if I mess up in that diagram then feel free to critique it

It is a nocturnal desert dwelling theropod, with a very short stature. Only about 6-9 inches tall. It is a predator, and mainly hunts during the night. It feeds on insects, grubs, and small reptiles. They dig shallow burrows in dirt mounds, where they sleep during midday to avoid the heat. Their large eyes and whiskers aid in helping them transverse their dark environment.

It is sort of based on a jerboa, but it can’t hop. They are very good at speedwalking though.

Edit: I see some new mininykus enjoyers! Reminder that mininykus has its own tag (#mininykus) with more art and speculation!

[fgfirenation]

Look at her.

No no no. Don't look away. Look at her.

She doesn't understand why you're frowning.

She wants you to smile.

Give her a smile and she'll be happy too.

Don't let the adorable being be sad too.

[armadillorollup]

MONONYKUS prints

[a-dinosaur-a-day]

A group of visionaries have figured out how to bring nonavian dinosaurs to the present, and have determined the 10 species that make the best pets and domesticated them, with an oversimplified guide to what modern pet/livestock/husbandry animals they resemble most. you have done the work, you're completely prepared, and today, you're bringing your new friend home.

you will be able to take care of the pet and they will become your best friend for the rest of your lives. there are no downsides to any of these pets apart from what is in the brief description.

the pets, with image descriptions indicating which is which and artist credit, with artist links attached:

[prairiegh0st]

Dinocember 2024 Week 1

[thylacines-toybox]

Honeybee the mononykus is a fan of this cosy popcorn bucket!

[skyradiant]

Life of our Prehistoric Planet: Mononykus olecranus.

[princefluph]

3rd page lets gooooo!

[bestfictionaldinosaur]

Best Fictional Dinosaur Tournament: Saurischian Bracket; Round 1F, Poll 5/8

[errantsquam]

prehistoric planet mononykus! except there's like zero info out there on whether the wrist articulates and why does everyone only draw him with secondaries. if he has bird hands shouldn't it be bent like a bird even if it's used for burrowing....idk............

i know primaries feathers are logically more splayed out at that wrist angle but i added primaries anyway. because bird drawing habits die hard. ok thanks for coming to my ted talk if any Cool Paleontologist can provide fun facts that'd be epic

[odoanaga]

Lil theropods

[dani-m-art]

A duo of Mononykus hunting through termite nests for their next meal as a storm gathers on the horizon

Watercolor with ink and colored pencil

(This one's available as a print on my INPRNT! Check my pinned post!)