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New dromeosaur theory



I made a trip to New Zealand a little while back.  I had the
chance to observe the bird problem with the sheep.  If you 
aren't aware of the problem, birds have learned that they 
can safely perch on the backs of sheep and dine at their 
leisure.  

How does this apply to dromeosaurs?  It has been argued that
the sicle-claw isn't sharp enough to be a useful weapon, but it 
must be a tool of some sort.  I believe it was used for dining
purposes.  By climbing up sauropods, a dromeosaur would be able 
to use the claw to hook into the backs of the beasts, and thereby
dine in pleasure without the threat of being thrown.  The sauropods
lack the ability to bend their necks back to bite the beasts, and its
doubtful that they could 'buck' the critters off their backs, so 
would just have to suffer the indignity.  

So, what do y'all think?

Sincerely,
Someone Else.

p.s.  Just in case I didn't mention it:  :) :) :) :) :)