Re: The absurdity, the absurdity (was: Cooperating theropods?)

["John V Jackson" <jjackson@interalpha.co.uk>]

Original Message---From: Larry Dunn Date: 02 April 1998 07:56

>In the lack of *any* proof, is it *likely* that Deinonychus actively
>preyed upon (or "predated", if you prefer!) Tenontosaurus?  Given
>present weight differentials between *mammalian* pack hunters and their
>prey, it seems very unlikely to say the least.

There is a species of Indian wild dog that lives in forests and can only
make a tiny high-pitched whine.  Elephants are extremely reluctant to go on
when they hear this noise ahead of them.

JJ