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Name
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Velociraptor, "Speedy Thief"
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It is in the group of dinosaurs
called Dromaeosaurs.
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Food
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It was a meat eater (Carnivore).
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Movement
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It was lightly built for speed
and movement.
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It could run fast, over 20 miles
per hour, sometimes up to 40 miles per hour.
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It walked and ran on two feet.
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Description
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Length: 5-6 feet
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Height: 3 feet
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Weight: 15-33 pounds
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It had hands with three fingers,
each with long claws.
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Each foot had 4 toes.
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The first toe on each foot had
a sharp curved claw.
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It had 80 very sharp, curved teeth.
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It had a stiff tail that helped
it turn around quickly.
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Behavior
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It hunted in packs, which would
attack larger animals.
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Protection
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It used its claws to attack.
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It killed with its huge curved
claw on each foot.
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It had excellent eye sight.
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Interesting Facts
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It was the smartest dinosaur that
ever lived.
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It lived in hot, dry climates.
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It was one of the fastest of all
dinosaurs.
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It could jump.
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Some scientists think it might
have had feathers.
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Velociraptor
