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Velociraptor
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Velociraptor was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in
the late Cretaceous period,
about 84 to 80 million years ago.
Fossils have so far been
found in Mongolia and
China.
Velociraptor was about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, and about 3 feet (0.9 meters)
high.
Velociraptor was a predator that probably hunted in packs. Its most formidable
weapon was the curved claws on its hind feet. Its name, chosen by
Henry Fairfield Osborn
in
1924
means "swift thief".
Movie goers will remember that Velociraptors featured heavily in the
Jurassic Park movies.
In the movies, Velociraptors were as large, if not slightly larger, than humans, and also
highly intelligent - however these two aspects of the creature
were probably exaggerated:
- To be fair, we don't actually know exactly how smart Velociraptor would have been
- and it was probably smart for a dinosaur - but it seems unlikely to have been as smart
as a whale, dolphin or primate (as Sam Neill's character claims in
Jurassic Park III.
- As far size is concerned, the Velociraptors seemed to be modelled after Deinonychus
(which has sometimes been known as Velociraptor antirrhopus), which is actually
a close relative of Velociraptor. This fits, because in the
Jurassic Park novel,
a character states that Deinonychus
is now considered to be one the Velociraptors.
Additionally, this explanation fits because in the story
fossils of the animal
are found in Montana,
which was actually part of Deinonychus' (but not Velociraptor's) range.
One other interesting fact about Velociraptor, is that is now believed to have been
entirely covered in feathers, and had a warm-blooded bird-like metabolism.
Of course most depictions of Velociraptor don't show it this way
(in the
Jurassic Park
movies, it is show as having a scaled skin, although by the third movie there are a few
feathers on its head and neck).
Velociraptor was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 84 to 80 million years ago
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Velociraptor Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Velociraptor:
- Velociraptor was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Velociraptor" means "swift thief". This name was chosen by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924.
- Velociraptor was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Velociraptor was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Velociraptor was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Velociraptor was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Velociraptor lived between about 84 million years ago and 80 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Velociraptor lived in China and Mongolia.
- Velociraptor was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Velociraptor was about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, and about 3 feet (0.9 meters) tall.
Velociraptor Pictures and Posters
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Velociraptor Toys
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Papo
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- Hinged jaw so his mouth opens and closes
- Realistic detailing
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For your Dino lover, this Velociraptor looks exactly like its real ancestor. |
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Skullduggery
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- Display your creation
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Let your child's creative juices flow! Eyewitness Kits come packed with crafty, do-it-yourself projects that give your little artist a wonderful sense of accomplishment. The Eyewitness Dinoworks Kit comes with materials for casting and painting a 24" Velociraptor skeleton. Includes casting material, paint, magnets, glue, mold, paintbrush and educational booklet full of fascinating facts. |
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Product Description:
Although smaller than other dinosaurs, this fearless fighter was known for its fierce claws.Velociraptors were very intelligent dinosaurs who hunted in packs. Even though they stood just two feet tall, these meat-eaters took down much larger prey. These dinosaurs could run up to forty miles per hour and make quick turns thanks to their stiff tail. To eat their prey, velociraptors had eighty sharp, curved teeth in their flat snout, some of which were about an inch long. Known as one of the smartest and fastest dinosaurs, the velociraptor was a dinosaur who got its way. Fun Facts:This dinosaur had a retractable, sickle-shaped claw on the middle toe of each foot that was as long as a golf pencil. Zoological Name: VelociraptorConservation Status: ExtinctPrimary Habitat: DesertGlobal Home: Asia |
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- Made on a 1:8 scale with beautiful handpainted details that make these figurines truly unique
- For ages 3 years and older
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Bullyland Soft Play figurines are made to feel like the real thing with realistic handpainted details. They are great for pretend play and wipe clean with a damp cloth.All Bullyland figurines and play sets are created to support the development of children's skills and imagination while having fun in a safe environment. We are proud of our extensive research and development on the dangers of PVC. We use a synthetic rubber material in order to achieve the highest possible safety standards and have banned the use of PVC in our products. |
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- Paintable
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Welcome to the 2008 "Collecta" range. Whether you are a discerning collector or a fan of the Natural World, "Collecta" has something for everyone. The 2008 Collection features over 90 new models, each one individually handcrafted to the highest standard. We have enlisted the help of numerous experts from around the world to ensure that every model is factually accurate and true to life. We hope you enjoy our models as much as we enjoy creating them. Quality is important, Safety is Essential. All our products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards. |
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For over 25 years, Safari Ltd has been proud to provide this premier line of scale model, dinosaur collectibles. These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. Each Carnegie dinosaur can have up to 25 steps of hand painting to ensure the highest quality in the world marketplace. The scale of these dinos are either 1:20 or 1:40. Detailed educational information in 5 languages are provided with each replica. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Each January, Safari Ltd introduces 2 new Carnegie models to encourage the collectibility of such an intriguing line. |
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Velociraptor Books
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By Rex Stone
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Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! The boys are ready for a fun day with the Wanna by the lagoon. But when a velociraptor steals their Fossil Finder, they find themselves chasing the speedy thief into unfamiliar--and dangerous--territory. |
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By Joanne Mattern
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By Elaine Landau
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Describes the characteristics and habits of the small but fierce meat-eating dinosaur that lived in prehistoric times. |
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By Jinny Johnson
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Construct your own velociraptor after reading about the giants of the Mesozoic Era, young ones will learn how big they were, what they ate, where they lived, and lots more. Then experience the excitement of discovering a dinosaur fossil of their very own - the book comes with 60 fossil pieces that fit together, without glue, to create a 2 foot long by 1 1/2 foot tall Velociraptor!! |
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By Dawn Bentley
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By Lindeen
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Text and illustrations present the life of the dinosaur known as velociraptor. Includes information on how this prehistoric animal looked, along with its behavior. |
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By David West
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By Lowell Dingus
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In an exciting story of search and discovery, two of the country's top paleontologists describe their recent expedition to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Readers travel along with the scientists as they make a spectacular find, then travel back to the museum to learn how a dinosaur skeleton is preserved and studied. Full-color photos throughout. |
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