Velociraptor

Agile and highly intelligent small carnivorous dinosaur

A swift and cunning dinosaur antagonist appearing in Jurassic Park. It hunts in teams and possesses high intelligence.

Trivia

  • The name Velociraptor means 'swift thief'.
  • The actual Velociraptor is said to have been smaller than in the movie and had feathers.
  • In the movie, it is depicted as a dinosaur with advanced intelligence and cooperativeness.
  • The depiction of hunting in packs is an important point showing dinosaur sociality.
  • It is a popular dinosaur character from Disney and Universal.

Alternate names

Velociraptor Raptor Veloci

Tags

Dinosaur Carnivorous dinosaur Intelligent Jurassic Park Enemy character Agile Small dinosaur Hunter Perceptive Cave dweller

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Profile

Species
Dinosaur (Velociraptor genus)

Appearance

Overall appearance
Appearance resembling one with feathers, originally a small carnivorous dinosaur about 2 meters in body length. It features a slender build and sharp sickle claws, with agile movements.
Height
Approximately 1.8 meters
Weight
Around 15–20kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp sickle claws
  • Feather-like body hair
  • Slender tail
  • Pointed teeth

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cunning
Detailed personality
Possesses high intelligence for hunting in coordination with allies, aggressive and persistent personality. Calmly observes prey and strategically corners it.
Keywords
  • Cunning
  • Agile
  • Team player
  • Persistent
  • Calm
  • High intelligence
  • Aggressive
Talents
  • Agile movements
  • High intelligence
  • Hunting coordination
  • Sharp senses
  • Precise attacks
Skills
  • Team tactics
  • Stealth action
  • Tracking
  • Quick reactions
  • Adaptability to environment
Motivation
To gain superiority in survival and hunting
Favorite foods
Meat, Small animals, Hatchlings of other dinosaurs
Favorite places
Forests, Caves, Jungles
Disliked situations
Being surrounded, Bright places

History

Backstory
A small carnivorous dinosaur that actually existed in the Late Cretaceous period, known for its agility and high intelligence. Revived in modern times through genetic technology, it plays as a terrifying enemy in the Jurassic Park series.
Debut date
November 20, 1990
Work title
Jurassic Park
Media type
Movie

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
In the movie Jurassic Park (released in 1993), it left a particularly strong impression on audiences among the dinosaurs and became an iconic presence in the series.

Team hunt

Significant event
Team hunt
Description
In scenes where multiple individuals coordinate to corner prey, it demonstrated high intelligence and hunting skills.

Relationships

Velociraptor pack

Velociraptor pack: leader

Media appearances

Jurassic Park

Movie / Antagonist

1993 theatrical release

Jurassic World

Movie / Antagonist

2015 theatrical release

Jurassic World Evolution

Game / Playable

Released in 2018

Voice cast and creators

unknown

Voice actor
unknown
Language
English
Version or series
original movie

unknown

Voice actor
unknown
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Dubbed version

Michael Crichton

Creator name
Michael Crichton
Role
Original author

Industrial Light & Magic

Creator name
Industrial Light & Magic
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Velociraptor Figure

Item name
Velociraptor Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Velociraptor Plush

Item name
Velociraptor Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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