Late Cretaceous, 74–70 million years agoReputable sourceWell documented
Velociraptor, the Feathered Hunter
On the timeline · around Late Cretaceous, 74–70 million years ago · The Cretaceous
What happened
Velociraptor, a Late Cretaceous predator from Mongolia, was in reality about the size of a turkey — far smaller than in the movies — and covered in feathers, with a large sickle-shaped claw on each foot.
Why it matters
Its feathers and bird-like body underscore how closely related the raptors were to birds, blurring the old line between dinosaur and bird.
Sources
- Natural History Museum. Velociraptor · Reputable source