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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 weighed about 20 to 30 pounds (9 to 14 kilograms).
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Velociraptor Books
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By Jerry Pallotta
Scholastic Inc.
Released: December 29th, 2015
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Who Would Win? Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor- Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
- Brand: Scholastic Inc.
- ISBN: 0545175739
- EAN: 9780545175739
- PartNumber: illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Jerry Pallotta
- Publication Date: December 29th, 2015
- Release Date: December 29th, 2015
Physical Description:- Size: 8.8 Inches by 5.8 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.15 Pounds
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By Scott Emmons
Random House Books for Young Readers
Released: January 5th, 2021
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Velociraptors (StoryBots) (Step into Reading)- Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
- Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
- ISBN: 0593304756
- EAN: 9780593304754
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Scott Emmons
- Publication Date: January 5th, 2021
- Release Date: January 5th, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.1 Inches
- Weight: 0.20282528104 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
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Rosen Publishing Group
Released: January 1st, 2008
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Velociraptor: The Speedy Thief (Graphic Dinosaurs (Paper))- Manufacturer: Rosen Publishing Group
- Brand: Rosen Publishing Group
- ISBN: 140429628X
- EAN: 9781404296282
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2008
- Release Date: January 1st, 2008
Physical Description:- Size: 10.7 Inches by 8.9 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.4 Pounds
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By Tammy Gagne
Pebble Books
Released: August 1st, 2018
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Velociraptor: A 4D Book (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Pebble
- Brand: Pebble Books
- ISBN: 1515795535
- EAN: 9781515795537
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Tammy Gagne
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2018
- Release Date: August 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 8.8 Inches by 10.6 Inches by 0.1 Inches
- Weight: 0.26 Pounds
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By Aaron Carr
Av2 by Weigl
Released: August 15th, 2013
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Velociraptor (Discovering Dinosaurs (Av2 Weigl))- Manufacturer: Av2 by Weigl
- Brand: Av2 by Weigl
- ISBNs: 1621272435, 9781621272434
- EAN: 9781621272434
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Aaron Carr
- Publication Date: August 15th, 2013
- Release Date: August 15th, 2013
Physical Description:- Size: 8.6 Inches by 9.5 Inches by 0.3 Inches
- Weight: 0.6 Pounds
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By Janet Riehecky
Capstone Press
Released: August 1st, 2014
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Velociraptor (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1491408197
- EAN: 9781491408193
- PartNumber: colour illustrations, maps
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2014
- Release Date: August 1st, 2014
Physical Description:- Size: 8.99999999082 Inches by 5.99999999388 Inches by 0.37401574765 Inches
- Weight: 0.5 Pounds
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By Julian Hawking
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Released: October 11th, 2013
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Meet The Velociraptor: Fun Facts & Cool Pictures (Meet The Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- ISBN: 1492942960
- EAN: 9781492942962
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Julian Hawking
- Publication Date: October 11th, 2013
- Release Date: October 11th, 2013
Physical Description:- Size: 8.25 Inches by 8.25 Inches by 0.06 Inches
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By Kate Riggs
Creative Education
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Velociraptor (When Dinosaurs Lived)- Manufacturer: Creative Education
- Brand: Creative Education
- ISBN: 1608181219
- EAN: 9781608181216
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: 1
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Kate Riggs
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2012
- Release Date: January 1st, 2012
Physical Description:- Size: 10.6 Inches by 9.8 Inches by 0.3 Inches
- Weight: 0.8 Pounds
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Velociraptor Toys
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Jurassic World Toys
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Jurassic World Attack Pack Velociraptor Action Figure- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GMP73
- UPC: 887961860238
- EAN: 0887961860238
- PartNumber: GMP73
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Publication Date: July 13th, 2020
- Release Date: July 13th, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 3.0 Inches by 7.0 Inches by 1.75 Inches
- Weight: 0.1984160358 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World
- Inspired by the movie, these Attack Pack dinosaurs are known to herd, hunt and attack in packs
- Each figure includes five points of articulation, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration
- Choose from Velociraptor Blue, Green Velociraptor, Dilophosaurus, Gallimimus and Dimorphodon
- Each sold separately, subject to availability
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VTech Switch and Go - Velociraptor Racer- Manufacturer: VTech
- Brand: VTech
- Model: 80-195060
- EAN: 3417761950609
- PartNumber: 80-195060
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.9921 Inches by 4.8819 Inches by 13.7795 Inches
- Weight: 0.62 Pounds
- Color: Velociraptor Racer
Features:- Transform playtime with a fast and feisty Velociraptor that can change into a racer with a few easy steps
- The Velociraptor's LCD screen eyes light up when it's in Dino mode
- Get ready to race by transforming the dino into a turbo-charged racer with role-play sounds and phrases; the LCD screen turns into an animated driver in Vehicle mode
- 60+ sounds and phrases enhance imaginative play along with dino claws that swipe and jaws that snap
- Intended for ages 4–8 years; requires 2 AAA batteries; batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use
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JURASSIC WORLD LARGE BASIC Velociraptor Blue- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: FNY41
- UPC: 887961604634
- EAN: 0887961604634
- PartNumber: FNY41
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Publication Date: February 16th, 2021
- Release Date: February 16th, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 12.0 Inches by 2.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches
- Weight: 5.070632026E-4 Pounds
- Color: Basic
Features:- Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic world!
- These 12-inch fan favorites come in a larger action figure scale and feature dinosaurs and characters inspired by the film!
- Each action figure features realistic sculpting and authentic decoration
- Stage the ultimate epic dinosaur battles and play out all the action and adventure scenes from the movie!
- Great gift for Jurassic world fans!
- Skill level: Beginner
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F-gray Velociraptor Toy
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Gemini&Genius Jurassic World Park Velociraptor Dinosaur Figure Dinosaurs Action Figure Early Science Education and Collection Dino World Model Toys as Gifts for Kids(F-Gray )- Manufacturer: Shenzhen Gemini Technology LTD.
- Brand: Gemini&Genius
- UPC: 674043143781
- EAN: 0674043143781
- PartNumber: Dinosaur Figure
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.3 Inches by 6.7 Inches by 2.3 Inches
- Weight: 0.164375 Pounds
- Color: F-gray Velociraptor
Features:- 【Small Dinosaur】The name of the Velociraptor is “Agile Rogue” in Latin and it is a genus of Dromaeosauridae from the Theropoda of Saurischia. It lived in the Late Cretaceous period of about 83 million to 70 million years ago. At 70 centimetres, this two-legged, feathered carnivore was quite small for dinosaur proportions.
- 【Experience the Jurassic World】You can open or close his fearsome jaws, this incredibly lifelike which provides you with a realistic experience in Jurassic World.
- 【Develops Dexterity and Sparks the Imagination】We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. The toys will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- 【Great Detail】It is hand painted with amazing detail, realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, teachers, and kids. Another special characteristic of this figure is the care in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated.
- 【Beautifully Finished and Durable】This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognized. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic, its measures approximately 6.5 inches tall; Suitable for ages: 3 plus Years.
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Jurassic World Savage Strike Velociraptor Blue- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GCR55
- UPC: 887961733365
- EAN: 0887961733365
- PartNumber: GCR55
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.34 Inches by 1.94 Inches by 7.93 Inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Play out the ultimate in dinosaur rivalry and battle with Jurassic World Savage Strike dinosaur action figures
- Featured in a smaller size but packing a Savage Strike, these dinosaur action figures have an attack move iconic to their respective species.
- Use Savage Strike attack moves like biting, head ramming, wing flapping and more to play out movie action scenes
- Each dinosaur action figure is activated by pressing an area on the body to create a Savage Strike move (varies per dinosaur).
- These fierce dinosaur action figures feature articulated arms and legs, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration capturing all the excitement of the movie. Battle it out Savage Strike style with these fierce action figures
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Hot Bee Remote Control Dinosaur Toys, Robot Dinosaur 2.4Ghz Simulation Velociraptor Blue w/ 3D Eye Shaking Head & Roaring Sounds - RC Dinosaur Toys for Boys & Kids 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12- Manufacturer: Hot Bee
- Brand: Hot Bee
- UPC: 791535585161
- EAN: 0791535585161
- PartNumber: bluetoy-02
Details:Physical Description:Features:- 🦖【EQUAL PROPORTION SIMULATION DESIGN】Based on fan-favorite Velociraptor blue from dinosaurs film! Walking dinosaur toys features realistic movie details like skin texture, vivid color, realistic shape and signature blue stripe. The dinosaur toy will perform the perfect actions like a real dinosaur, it will bring you kids back to unparalleled ancient times. Enjoy a prehistory journey with this fantastic remote control toy robot dinosaur!
- ⛺【MULTI-FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL DINOSAUR TOY】Press button (one key demo) to activate robotic dinosaurs movement and realistic sound effects. RC velociraptors will raises its legs and walks with tail-activated strike, move forward/ backward, turn right/ left, 360 degree walking with swinging head and gleaming eyes. An authentic dinosaur world appear in front of you, boys will play with it in all kinds of imaginary scenarios!
- 🔋【DURABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY】Dinosaur with remote control requires 2x1.5V 'AA' (not included), RC dinosaur built-in rechargeable lithium battery 3.7V 1200mah. After fully charged, it can last up to 2 hours non-stop operation, wonderful operating allow your kids to experience uninterrupted gaming time which is ideal remote control dinosaur for boys 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 year old boys
- 😜【KID-FRIENDLY MATERIAL】This toy dinosaur is made of premium smooth ABS material, no odor, no fading and no harm to kids. All parts are tested to strictest safety and quality standard and safe toys for children. It passed the US toy CPSIA and ASTM F963-11 test. Big dinosaur toys for boys , body length 18.1inch, realistic scales,horns, teeth, and more!
- 🎁【BEST RC ELECTRONIC TOYS FOR BOYS/KIDS】This prehistoric dinosaur will bring hours of fun to your children, inspires creativity of kids, helps your child improve hand&eye collaboration & social skills, ignites child’s imagination through interactive play. Hot Bee Electronic dino toy is great intelligence toy and Ideal gifts for 4 5 6 7 8 + year old boys in Birthdays,Children’s day or other holidays
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LEGO Jurassic World Velociraptor: Biplane Rescue Mission 75942, Dinosaur Toy for Preschool Kids, Featuring a Buildable Plane Toy, Posable Velociraptor, and Baby Raptor Delta, New 2020 (101 Pieces)- Manufacturer: LEGO
- Brand: LEGO
- Model: 6289042
- UPC: 673419317870
- EAN: 0673419317870
- PartNumber: 6289042
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 2.4 Inches by 10.32 Inches by 7.52 Inches
- Weight: 0.0015652820602 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- With a cool biplane toy, raptors, off-roader vehicle and more, this Velociraptor: Biplane Rescue Mission (75942) playset is a fun way for preschool adventurers to learn to build and role-play LEGO Jurassic World action
- The biplane has a Starter Brick chassis to make building easier and a chain element for rescue missions, and youngsters can role-play exciting stories with 2 Jurassic World minifigures – Owen Grady and Sinjin Prescott
- Includes a posable Velociraptor, a treetop observation outpost, a dinosaur nest for Delta the baby Velociraptor toy figure, plus accessory elements such as a treasure map, dinosaur egg and 2 diamonds for creative play
- Great for solo or social play and to combine with other LEGO playsets, this 101-piece starter set makes a top birthday present, holiday gift or special surprise for kids aged 4 and up
- The biplane toy measures over 2” (6cm) high, 7” (18cm) long and 6” (16cm) wide, so it easily fits into a bag with the other builds, raptors and LEGO Jurassic World characters to keep kids entertained on their travels
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Jurassic World Attack Pack Velociraptor Charlie- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GFM06
- UPC: 887961765472
- EAN: 0887961765472
- PartNumber: GFM06
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 2.99 Inches by 1.97 Inches by 7.09 Inches
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World!
- Inspired by the movie, these attack pack dinosaurs are known to herd, hunt and attack in packs.
- Each figure includes five points of articulation, realistic sculpting and authentic decoration.
- Choose from Velociraptor blue, green Velociraptor, dilophosaurus, Gallimimus and dimorphodon.
- Each sold separately, subject to availability.
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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:
