Raptor There are several types of creatures called raptors in the Warcraft universe . Those in the game are typically and skinnable . Azeroth raptors . Raptors are large , aggressive ( this means , they stand upright on two large hind legs in a bird - like fashion ) . Troll s use a variety of raptors as a mount . Raptors are found in Durotar , the Barrens , Wailing Caverns , Wetlands , Arathi Highlands , Un ' Goro Crater , Stranglethorn Vale , and Dustwallow Marsh . Raptors seem to be very intelligent for beasts . They wear feathers and beads , and in the Barrens ( where the smartest raptors are said to dwell ) they have a settlement of mud huts decorated with bone ornaments called Raptor Grounds . Raptors come in many colors , from green - striped red to yellow - striped turquoise . A raptor ’ s tail extends straight out , held aloft by an intricate structure of bony supports , thus allowing its weight to be carried entirely by the back legs . Raptors weigh about 600 pounds and use a combination of speed , grasping forearms , large teeth , and hind legs with ripping talons . They hunt by running at prey , leaping , and ripping with their rear talons as they claw and bite . A raptor has a relatively large brain for a dinosaur , and its pack hunts with cunning tactics . The savage ferocity of Kalimdor ' s raptors has enthralled the Darkspear trolls since their arrival . They consider a raptor to be the truest form of a hunter , and as such , the tamed Darkspear Raptor is their mount of choice . A tamed raptor is truly a fearsome beast , as a skilled troll is able to channel the reptilian steed ' s savagery to suit the rider ' s will . A tamed raptor is also one of the most auspicious signs of status amongst the trolls ; many have died trying to tame these swift and deadly hunter beasts , and to possess one indicates great station . The raptors of Raptor Ridge once joined forces with Rhonin in the struggle against Sintharia at Grim Batol . Outland raptors . In " " , Outland is inhabited by another type of raptor found in the Netherstorm and Blade ' s Edge Mountains . Their coloration and body shape is quite different from the raptors of Azeroth , as they feature very bright coloration , glowing eyes , and sharp spikes ridging their spine and tail . Avian raptors . Some lizard s remarkable akin to the common raptor also have the ability to fly . The most common example of these are the flying mounts used by the blood elves and high elves known as dragonhawk s . The physiology of the current dragonhawks known to exist make them seem to be more akin to a snake or dragon instead of a raptor . Hunter pet . Raptors come in a wide variety of bright colors , making them popular to use . Though hunter s can respec their pet raptors into Cunning or Tenacity , they are inherently Ferocity . In addition to the abilities that come standard with all pets ( and ) and those given to their natural or retrained specialization , all raptors are given the following : Subspecies . The subspecies below can be tamed by hunters . Troll hunters start with a ravasaur . Named . " Mobs with levels can be tamed by hunters . " Vanity / Battle pets . Originally introduced in patch 3 . 2 , there are now a total of nine Raptor Mini - Pets . Mounts . Raptor are sold by Zjolnir located in south Durotar by Sen ' jin Village . Samamba , the Sen ' jin Quartermaster in Icecrown , also sells two unique Raptors . There are also several rare raptors all over Azeroth .