Vultursaurus
Template:Kaiju Infobox Comic Vulturesaurus is a Skull Island Dinosaur Template:Kaiju that appeared in the 2005 prequel to King Kong, King Kong: The Island of the Skull.
Name
Vulturesaurus comes from Sam Kelley's having initially mistaken it for a vulture, and upon seeing it more clearly dubbed it "Vulturesaurus".
Appearance
The Vulturesaurus, is described as having a "U-shaped" head, a sleek body, and clawed feet. Its claws are very sharp and are capable of tearing flesh on contact. However, due to their slight build, they cannot carry much weight with their feet.
History
King Kong: The Island of the Skull
In their debut novel, a Vulturesaurus preyed on Sam Kelley and his associates as they climbed down a rock face. It took one of them, but was unable to escape Kelley's gunfire because its prey was too heavy. Another Vulturesaurus waited for Kelley and his last remaining companion to get a bit farther away from the island, and when their boat struck a rock, and one of them was thrown from the ship's cabin. Seizing its opportunity, the Vulturesaurus went in for the kill. It successfully got a hold of the girl, but was killed by Kelley with a gun.
Abilities
Flight
- Vulturesaurus can fly by using its wings.
Hunting Adaptations
- Vulturesaurus has pointed teeth and incredibly sharp claws.
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