Velociraptor May 2026

The ( Velociraptor mongoliensis ) was a small, agile dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 75 to 71 million years ago. Despite its fearsome reputation in popular media, it was significantly smaller than often depicted, standing roughly 2 feet tall and reaching about 6 feet in length—comparable in size to a large turkey. Key Characteristics Velociraptor - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help