Velociraptor mongoliensis
Description:
Velociraptor, a small but swift carnivorous dinosaur, lived during the late Cretaceous period about 75 to 71 million years ago. Known for its speed, intelligence, and razor-sharp claws, this predator was only about the size of a turkey, much smaller than how it's often portrayed in popular media. Velociraptors likely hunted in packs, using their agility and cunning to take down prey. They were covered in feathers, giving them a bird-like appearance, and their name means "swift thief," reflecting their fast and opportunistic nature.
Period: Cretaceous
Diet: Carnivore
Area: Asia
Estimated Size: Small (0-5 meters)