Friday, October 18, 2013

Velociraptor Mongoliensis

What kind of animal is it?
-Prehistoric reptile.

Why do you like this animal? 
-I like this animal because Velociraptor was probably one of the more intelligent dinosaurs, because it had a large brain proportionate to its body size, were fast and thieves (that means Velociraptor).

Why is this animal important in the animal kingdom?  
-They were hunters, secondary consumers in the food chain. When they caught up to prey, these predators likely brought them down quickly with a long, 3.5-inch (9-centimeter) retractable claw on each foot and a mouth full of sharp teeth. Velociraptor is known to have preyed on herbivores such as Protoceratops. One famous fossil immortalized the two species locked in an ancient duel to the death. 

Is this animal an endangered species?
-Unfortunately, with the pain of my soul ... I must say the Velociraptor is extinct.

Mention 5 facts about this animal.  
-1)Velociraptor was featured in the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic Park.
2)Diet: Carnivore.
3)Size: 6 ft (1.8 m) long.
4)A forelimb fossil discovered in Mongolia showed quill knobs like those found in many modern birds. 
5)I have a photo with a velociraptor feeding on.
 

 

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