Velociraptor

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• 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.

Velociraptor Timeline:

Velociraptor was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 84 to 80 million years ago

Related Information & Resources

• Asian Dinosaurs - Velociraptor lived in China and Mongolia.
  
  
• Cretaceous Period - Velociraptor lived between about 84 million years ago and 80 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period
  
  
• Dinosaur Names
  
  
• Dinosaur Types
  
  
• Saurischian Dinosaurs
  
  
• Theropod Dinosaurs

Velociraptor Facts

1. Velociraptor was a genus of dinosaur.
   
   
2. "Velociraptor" means "swift thief". This name was chosen by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1924.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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).
   
   
5. Velociraptor lived between about 84 million years ago and 80 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
   
   
6. Velociraptor lived in China and Mongolia.
   
   
7. Velociraptor was a carnivore (meat-eater).
   
   
8. Velociraptor was about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, and about 3 feet (0.9 meters) tall.

Velociraptor Pictures and Posters

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, Drumheller, Alberta, Canada 24" X 18" Photographic Print Artist: Walter Bibikow.	Earliest known bird nestling which has dinosaur-like skull and teeth 38.875" X 30.875" Framed Art Print Artist: O. Louis Mazzatenta.	Earliest known bird nestling which has dinosaur-like skull and teeth 48.75" X 38.75" Framed Art Print Artist: O. Louis Mazzatenta.
Earliest known bird nestling which has dinosaur-like skull and teeth 21.6875" X 17.6875" Framed Art Print Artist: O. Louis Mazzatenta.	Earliest known bird nestling which has dinosaur-like skull and teeth 30.625" X 24.625" Framed Art Print Artist: O. Louis Mazzatenta.

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Velociraptor Toys

Papo Velociraptor Papo Released: 2008-08-21 Toy List Price: $11.99 Lowest New Price: $9.95 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Papo Velociraptor has exquisite details He is realistic greenish tan in color Mix and match with other Papo dinosaurs Product Description: Our Velociraptor is a high quality, hand painted figure that inspires creative and imaginative play. Age 2 and up.

Velociraptor by Safari Ltd. Safari Toy Lowest New Price: $4.99 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Velociraptor Children love them for their playful poses, quality, and collectible range, as well as their educational value. Ages 3+ Product Description: The Wild Safari hand-painted, authentic, and affordable dinosaur replicas stimulate creative play. Children love them for their playful poses, quality, and collectible range, as well as their educational value. A color-coded 5-language educational hang tag is included with each replica.

Cuddlekins Velociraptor 12" Wild Republic Released: 2007-11-01 Toy List Price: $14.99 Lowest New Price: $12.24 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Licensed by the Natural History Museum and approved by NHM Paleontologists. Truly Realistic Dinosuar lets kids learn and they play. Product Description: We?re busy adding products and product descriptions. A description hasn?t been added to this product yet, but it?s coming very soon. If you have any questions, please visit our Help section. You may also click here to contact us or click the chat live banner in the left column of this page.   Our products are made by top manufacturers who care about toy safety, quality and value. Your order will ship factory fresh directly from our warehouse to your door. We carefully inspect and beautifully package every order before shipment to ensure that you receive high quality products that are delivered accurately every time you order.   We want you to be completely satisfied with your order. We stand behind every product we sell with a full money back guarantee. If you?re not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply complete an RMA request to return it us for a refund of your purchase price (less shipping and restock fee). See our return policy page for complete details.

Bullyland - Soft Play 19" Velociraptor Bullyland brown Toy Lowest New Price: $28.99 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Original Bullyland Soft Play figurines are soft - they feel like the real thing Made on a 1:8 Scale For ages 3 years and older Product Description: 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.

Schleich Velociraptor Dinosaur Schleich Toy List Price: $6.00 Lowest New Price: $2.30 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Quality resin material Product Description: The most feared predator of the Paleolithic period is now a figure produced by Schleich. The Veloceraptor is small, quick, and has powerful jaws, so watch out! This model is a must for any dinosaur collection! Stands approx. 4 in. tall. Ages 3+

Carnegie Collection Velociraptor Safari Toy Lowest New Price: $3.90 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Velociraptor Hand Painted. Age 3+ Product Description: 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. Featured is our Carnegie Collection Velociraptor Size: 6.5" L x 3.5" H (16.5 x 9 cm). Suggested age 3+

Medium Velociraptor Figure Collecta Toy Lowest New Price: $4.99 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Size: 10cm x 6.5cm Tested to meet highest safety standards Product Description: 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.

Safari LTD Velociraptor Safari Toy List Price: $10.00 Lowest New Price: $9.95 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here This remarkable collection of rare dinosaur exhibits will fascinate and educate both children and parents Educational information in five languages is included with each replica Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures Product Description: Authentic depiction of the star of the Jurassic Park "kitchen scene"; Replica size: 12" L x 4.5" H (30.5 x 11.5 cm). Age 3+

Tyrannosaurus Papo Released: 2008-08-21 Toy List Price: $21.99 Lowest New Price: $14.90 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Papo dinosaurs are exquisite Has an articulated jaw Mix and match with other Papo dinosaurs Product Description: Tyrannosaurus

Playmobil T-rex With Velociraptors Playmobil Toy Lowest New Price: $24.99 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Hiding Spot Product Description: The Playmobil T-Rex with Velociraptors is the Playmobil play set that includes a T-Rex with moving parts, 2 smaller Velociraptors, an oversized tree trunk, a lizard, a snake, a fossil head, and other plants.

Velociraptor Books

Catching The Velociraptor (Dinosaur Cove) By Rex Stone Scholastic Paperbacks Mass Market Paperback (80 pages; 1) List Price: $4.99 Lowest New Price: $1.79 Lowest Used Price: $2.54 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: 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.

Velociraptor (True Books) By Elaine Landau Children's Press(CT) Paperback (48 pages; 1) List Price: $6.95 Lowest New Price: $3.14 Lowest Used Price: $2.29 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Describes the characteristics and habits of the small but fierce meat-eating dinosaur that lived in prehistoric times.

Velociraptor (Let's Read About Dinosaurs) By Joanne Mattern Weekly Reader Early Learning Library Paperback (24 pages; 1) List Price: $5.95 Lowest New Price: $5.95 Lowest Used Price: $23.40 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here

Velociraptor: The Speedy Thief (Graphic Dinosaurs) By James Field Rosen Publishing Group Paperback (32 pages; 1) List Price: $12.30 Lowest New Price: $12.30 Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here

Velociraptor: Raptor Red (Portuguese Edition) By Robert T. Baker Ediouro Publishing Released: 1995-01-01 Paperback (256 pages) List Price: $16.60 Lowest New Price: $16.60 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Robert Bakker is one of the most outstanding paleontologists in the world, wrote an emotional saga where the protagonist is a velociraptor. Mixing fiction and reality, Bakker outlines a broad overview of the pre-historical world and shows the behavior of these creatures, which were not stupid and cold-blooded, as some scientists made us believe not long ago.

Dinosaur Discovery 3-D: Construct Your Own Velociraptor By Bruce Hopkins Piggy Toes Press Hardcover (15 pages; 1) List Price: $19.95 Lowest New Price: $9.99 Lowest Used Price: $3.78 (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: 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!!

Velociraptor (Dinosaur Profiles) By Fabio Marco Dalla Vecchia Blackbirch Press Library Binding (32 pages; 1) List Price: $23.70 Lowest New Price: $12.50 Lowest Used Price: $7.00 Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here

Second Summer: The Turnback Time By Amelia Walsh Sense of Wonder Paperback (324 pages) List Price: $18.95 Lowest New Price: $11.00 Lowest Used Price: $10.64 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 14:18 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info) Click Here Product Description: DOMINANT FOR OVER 100 MILLION YEARS: Planet Earth, reduced by global warming to an apocalyptic wilderness, finds its inhabitants decimated by a reawakened Mesozoic plague. Then, rising from millions of years of hibernation, a breed of reasoning dinosaurs, Troodons, enter what is left of a world devastated by the human species and plague. Foretelling the return of creatures "wise and wonderful," Longeyes, a seer of the Salish tribe, handpicks a small band of humans to greet the Troodons. Max, a paleontologist long-ridiculed by colleagues for his theory that dinosaurs achieved sentience during their 100-million-plus-year reign, is central to Longeyes' spiritual quest. On a collision course with Longeyes is a titanium magnate whose billions have flowed from building domed cities for the wealthy in the American wasteland. Applying his "whatever works" approach and enormous wealth, Gregor sets out to exploit the Troodon visitors and kill anyone who stands in his way. Guy, Gregor's illegitimate son, a former ecoterrorist. is being pursued by the federal police. Guy renounces his mission of destroying the domed bastions of the privileged in exchange for a more constructive goal: building a community in the midst of his father's empire in the pollution-free northwest U.S.. Conflict among five equally passionate groups, with species survival as the prize, forces a clash that will determine the fate of Earth's first masters and the remnants of the human race. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: James Stambaugh has written plays for children, a number of screen plays, and has published poetry. Currently he is working on an illustrated book of original verse. A Coloradan, he is an avid film buff. Amelia Walsh is a therapist living in Colorado who specializes in neuropsychological assessment and the rehabilitation of victims of abuse and emotional trauma. She has a B.A. in English and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

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