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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
Released: December 29th, 2015
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Who Would Win? Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor- Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
- Brand: Scholastic
- 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: 9.25 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
Features:- Item #:NTS517573
- ISBN13:9780545175739
- Format:Paperback Book
- Pages:32
- Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
- Genre:Informational Text
- Grades:2 - 4
- Lexile Measure:660L
- Reading Level:O
- DRA Level:34 - 38
- ACR Level:4.3
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By Scott Emmons
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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
- PartNumber: 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 0.11 Inches
- Weight: 0.1625 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Bellwether Media
Released: August 1st, 2019
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Velociraptor (The World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Bellwether Media
- ISBN: 1618917382
- EAN: 9781618917386
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2019
- Release Date: August 1st, 2019
Physical Description:- Size: 8.75 Inches by 7.25 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 0.25 Pounds
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By Janet Riehecky
Capstone Press
Released: July 31st, 2014
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Velociraptor (Smithsonian Little Explorer)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBNs: 1491408251, 9781491408254
- EAN: 9781491408254
- PartNumber: illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: July 31st, 2014
- Release Date: July 31st, 2014
Physical Description:- Size: 8.75 Inches by 7.75 Inches by 0.25 Inches
- Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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By Douglas Rees
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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Sinclair, the Velociraptor Who Thought He Was a Chicken- Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
- ISBN: 125078199X
- EAN: 9781250781994
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 40
- Author: Douglas Rees
- Publication Date: July 16th, 2024
- Release Date: July 16th, 2024
Physical Description:- Size: 11.2999774 Inches by 8.8999822 Inches by 0.35 Inches
- Weight: 0.87964442538 Pounds
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By Professor Emeritus of Latin David West
Rosen Publishing Group
Released: July 30th, 2007
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Velociraptor: The Speedy Thief (Graphic Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Rosen Pub Group
- Brand: Rosen Publishing Group
- ISBN: 140429628X
- EAN: 9781404296282
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Professor Emeritus of Latin David West
- Publication Date: July 30th, 2007
- Release Date: July 30th, 2007
Physical Description:- Size: 10.75 inches by 8.75 inches by 0.25 inches
- Weight: 0.4 pounds
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Velociraptor Toys
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Mattel Jurassic World Super Colossal Velociraptor Blue Dinosaur Action Figure Toy, 3.5-ft Long with Eating Feature (Amazon Exclusive)- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: GCT93
- UPC: 887961734737
- EAN: 0887961734737
- PartNumber: GCT93
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Publication Date: February 16th, 2021
- Release Date: February 16th, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 16.93 Inches by 9.45 Inches by 37.8 Inches
- Weight: 2.2 pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- ?Based on the Jurassic World fan favorite character, Super Colossal Velociraptor Blue is approximately 18-inches high and over 3 ½ feet long.
- ?Features realistic movie details like skin texture, color and Blue's signature blue stripe.
- ?Large figure features articulated arms and legs, and extra-wide jaws that can open and close.
- ?Super Colossal Velociraptor Blue can swallow up to 20 mini action figure dinosaurs whole (sold separately). To release the dinosaurs, open the door on the belly.
- ?For ages 4 and up.
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Mattel Jurassic World Hammond Collection Velociraptor Delta Dinosaur Figure, Premium Design with Glass Eyes, Wired Tail & 14 Articulations, Movie Toy- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: HTV63
- UPC: 194735197804
- EAN: 0194735197804
- PartNumber: HTV63
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.5 Inches by 1.6693 Inches by 8.1693 Inches
- Weight: 0.2646 pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Deluxe figure. Delta, the Jurassic World Raptor Squad Velociraptor joins the Hammond Collection, which has created a new standard for collectible figures with deluxe articulation and lifelike details.
- ?Jurassic World hero. Delta's dislike of Vic Hoskins ended in his death after he tried to calm her with Owen's hand signal. Later she teamed with the Raptor Squad to take on the I. rex, ultimately resulting in her sizzling demise.
- ?Movie-accurate design. This 8.3-inch long Delta is collector-level accurate, with lifelike details like glass eyes and a wired posable tail.
- Highly posable. This figure allows great posability with 14 movable joints including a wide-opening jaw.
- Spotlight-ready: This figure is ready for scene-recreation, dramatic product photography and to enhance any Jurassic World collection.
- ?Deluxe packaging. The premium pack for Delta celebrates this Velociraptor character with a wider product window, intense graphics and character bio. The figure is ready for display in or out of box.
- A cunning gift. Recommended for 8 years and older, this figure will thrill Jurassic World fans and dinosaur collectors.
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Mattel Jurassic World Toys Large Basic Velociraptor Blue- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: FNY41
- UPCs: 194735129911, 887961604634
- EANs: 0887961604634, 0194735129911
- PartNumber: FNY41
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Publication Date: February 16th, 2021
- Release Date: February 16th, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 4.0 inches by 12.0 inches by 2.0 inches
- Weight: 5.070632026E-4 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Get ready for thrilling action and adventure with Jurassic World!
- Larger-scale action figures come in 12-inch scale and feature fan favorite dinosaurs and characters inspired by the film!
- Realistic sculpting and authentic decoration make these 12-inch action figures a stand out!
- Play out all the action and adventure scenes from the movie and stage the ultimate epic dinosaur battles!
- Each sold separately, subject to availability.
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Schleich Dinosaurs Realistic Velociraptor Figurine with Moving Jaw - Detailed Prehistoric Jurassic Dino Figurine and Toy Truck, Durable for Fun Play for Boys and Girls, Gift for Kids Ages 4+- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: Schleich
- Model: 14585
- EAN: 4055744008368
- PartNumber: 14585
Details:- Product Category: Accessory
- Author: Schleich
Physical Description:- Size: 4.055 inches by 7.087 inches by 2.48 inches
- Weight: 0.110231131 pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
- HEALTHY IMAGINATIVE PLAY. The Velociraptor from Schleich is carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
- PART OF A GROWING PLAY WORLD. The Velociraptor is part of the Dinosaurs collection of figurines and playsets from Schleich. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world.
- BUILT TO LAST. As an 85-year-old German toy company, we are committed to manufacturing realistic toys with the highest standard of quality and safety for years of durable play and collectability. All products and the materials used meet or exceed the strictest applicable toy safety requirements.
- EXPERT APPROVED. “Schleich playsets and figurines inspire kids to play imaginatively: an essential part of healthy childhood development so often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.” - Dr. Sandra Stone, open-ended play expert
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Hot Bee Remote Control Dinosaurs for Boys Age 4-7 8-12, Dionsaur Blue from Dinosaur World - Multifunction RC Robot Dinosaur Toys w/ 3D Eye ED Light, Roaring & Shaking Head, Tail Wagging- Manufacturer: Hot Bee
- Brand: Hot Bee
- Model: 1
- PartNumber: 1
Physical Description:- Size: 3.93700787 Inches by 3.93700787 Inches by 3.93700787 Inches
- Weight: 1.9 pounds
- Color: Velociraptor Blue
Features:- ???CHASING IN THE DINOSAUR WORLD?Watch as the Blue velociraptor sprints through the park, letting out a fierce roar as it attacks the yellow raptor. Hear them yell as they fight for the sovereignty of the forest. It's an intense battle, and the yellow raptor is forced to escape under the cover of darkness cause she lost the battle.
- ???FULL-SCALE SIMULATION DESIGN?Based on fan-favorite dinosaur! Blue robot dinosaur toy features realistic movie details like skin texture, vivid color, 3D Eyes & Tongue, realistic shape and signature blue stripe, fluid body curves bring the raptor to life. The dinosaur toy will perform the perfect actions like a real dinosaur, it will bring you kids back to unparalleled ancient times. Enjoy a jurrassic world journey with this fantastic dinosaur toy for boys!
- ???MULTI-FUNCTION REMOTE DINOSAUR TOY?Using 8 Channels 2.4G remote control to activate robotic dinosaur's movement. The hind legs of this raptor have the delicate machine design,which can bend and lift the legs to go forward. Walking & Shake Head with Roar Sound. The foreleg with wheel make the raptor more sensitive,it can 360 degree rotation. The bendable knee can let it walk like a real dinosaur. It perfectly replicates the existence of jurrassic world dinosaur!
- ???EXQUISITE MATERIALS AND DESIGN?Exquisite carving patterns and body curves make the raptor looks lifelike. Remote control raptor made of high quality ABS plastic, ensuring safety and durability. All parts have passed the US toys CPSIA and ASTM F963-11 tests for quality assurance. We have dedicated product testing team ensures top-notch quality and superb experience. Intricate carvings and precise jaw, impressive teeth, and striking 3D eyes, creating a vivid and stunning representation.
- ???BEST ROBOT TOY FOR KIDS?Hot Bee raptor is about 18.1’’L x 6.5’’H x 8.2’’W features a built-in rechargeable lithium battery allows for 2 hours of continuous use after a full charge. Want to pick up an ideal gift for your little dinosaur enthusiast? Freeing child's imagination through this dinosaur toy, experience the fun of Dinosaurs running and fighting?Wrapped in an exquisite gift box, Hot Bee RC dinosaur is a brilliant educational toy for kids aged 4 to 12.
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Mattel ?Jurassic World Hammond Collection Velociraptor Blue Dinosaur Figure, Premium Design & Articulation, Collectible Toy- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: HTV62
- UPC: 194735197811
- EAN: 0194735197811
- PartNumber: HTV62
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.5 inches by 8.1693 inches by 1.6693 inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- ?Franchise star! Blue has been a featured character in the franchise since the very first Jurassic Park movie, and is starring in the Jurassic World Hammond Collection, which has created a new standard for dinosaur-related figures.
- ?Movie-accurate design. This 8-inch long figure is ready to dominate the spotlight with accurate and detailed design from Jurassic World. Check out the content-accurate feet and the frighteningly realistic premium glass eyes!
- ?Extensive articulation! This figure allows great posability, including a wide-opening jaw. It's ready for a display with other Hammond Collection figures, both human and dinosaur. (Each figure sold separately, subject to availability.)
- ?Deluxe box! The premium pack for Blue celebrates this Velociraptor character and its important role in the franchise and is suitable for display.
- ?A cunning addition to any collection! Recommended for 8 years and older, this figure will thrill Jurassic World fans and dinosaur collectors.
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Momoplay Velociraptor Toy, Velociraptor Dinosaur Action Figure, Birthday Cake Toppers, Party Favors, Gifts, Room Decoration for Kids 3-12 Years Old- Manufacturer: Momoplay
- Brand: Momoplay
- Model: Velociraptor
- PartNumber: Velociraptor
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 2.0 inches
- Color: Brew
Features:- ?Must for Young Archaeologists?Our Velociraptor toy are very realistic and detailed. It is important for young archaeologists to guarantee children's boundless imagination in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- ?Educational Toy?The vivid gestures and expressions of Velociraptor allow children's imagination to fully develop and creativity. This is a really great way to develop and improve their patience, Concentration, Storytelling and more.
- ?Great Gift Ideas?Velociraptor Toy Figures are great for birthday and holiday gift party favors, Gifts, Prizes, Rewards, Giveaways.
- ?Safe Material and Comfortable Touch?Our Velociraptor figure toys are made of high-grade wear-resistant materials, Which are durable. Sizes suitable for children are popular.
- ?Game or Toy Room Decorations?Raptors are fun when kids play with them, and they make the coolest room decorations when kids put them down.
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Mattel Jurassic World Mattel Jurassic Park III Hammond Collection Dinosaur Action Figure, Velociraptor with Articulation, 3.75-in Tall- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: HLT49
- UPC: 194735118731
- EAN: 0194735118731
- PartNumber: HLT49
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.7087 inches by 7.6693 inches by 1.9488 inches
- Weight: 0.220462262 pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Collector dinosaurs! This Male Velociraptor dinosaur figure from Jurassic Park III is part of The Hammond Collection which has created a new standard for highly detailed and articulated figures.
- Celebrate Jurassic Park's 30th Anniversary! It's been 30 years since the premiere of the franchise in 1993. Special themed packaging includes the 30thAnniversary logo.
- Authentic design. The 7.7-inch long figure of the Velcoiraptor from Jurassic Park III is movie-accurate and designed at 3.75-inch human figure scale, ready to dominate the spotlight in any display.
- Deluxe articulation! This dinosaur figure has 14 movable joints for ultimate posability.
- Premium collectability. This Velociraptor is ready to pose next to human and other dinosaur figures in The Hammond Collection. Each figure sold separately and subject to availability.
- Great gift! Recommended for 8 years and older, this figure will thrill Jurassic World fans and dinosaur collectors.
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Mattel Jurassic World Mega Roar Blue Velociraptor Dinosaur Toy with Sound & Stretchable Jaw Tendons, Increasing Roar Levels & Feeding Feature- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Mattel
- Model: HVB44
- UPC: 194735201532
- EAN: 0194735201532
- PartNumber: HVB44
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Edition: Mega Roar
Physical Description:- Size: 6.2205 Inches by 3.937 Inches by 7.0079 Inches
- Weight: 0.86200744442 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Roar, chomp, burp! This Mega Roar edition of dinosaur Blue brings Jurassic World raptor sounds to life, with fierce roaring, snack-induced chomping and even loud burps!
- Pull the right leg farther and farther back to open Blue's mouth wide and listen for increasingly loud roars!
- Streeeeetch! Flexible tendons allow a really wide-open and intimidating jaw on this 7.7-inch long dinosaur.
- Buuuuurrpp! Feeding play is encouraged with the 'snack' accessory included. It activates chomping sounds and even belches or burps!
- Roaringly good fun! For dinosaur lovers ages 4 years and older.
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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:
