Velociraptor By Jessica Hamblin Velociraptor By Jessica Hamblin

Scientific Name Dromaeosaurid theropod

Meaning of Name  Velociraptor means Speedy Thief

Loco-move it! The Velociraptor could move up to about 40 miles per hour. The Velociraptor could move up to about 40 miles per hour.

Range Fossils have been found in Present-day Mongolia, Russia, and China Fossils have been found in Present-day Mongolia, Russia, and China

Diet  A ferocious, carnivorous animal

Time Frame  The Velociraptor existed 70 to 83 million years ago, in the later part of the Cretaceous time period.

Looks Very fast bipedal dinosaur Two legs (hence the name bipedal) At least 80 sharp, curved teeth, could be over an inch long Long, flat snout S-shaped neck Three fingers (with claws) on each hand Long, thin legs Four toed (with claws) feet Stiff tail, helped with balance and making quick turns Possibly had feathers

Length, Height, and Weight  5-6 feet long (1.5-2 meters)  3 feet tall (1 meter)  pounds

To Fly or not to Fly? Scientists are debating the possibility that Velociraptors had feathers. Of course, these dinosaurs were much too heavy to lift themselves off the ground with a few feeble feathers, so if the feathers WERE there, it would be for some other reason, such as mating or body heat. And since the fossils are in sandstone, which wouldn’t preserve the feather tissue, it can’t be known for certain.

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