Velociraptor

* Legacy
* Central Sector

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> *DESCRIPTION: Agile carnivore, hunts in packs.*
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***Velociraptor*** are pack hunting dinosaurs native to the East Central Sector of planet FMM UV-32. They are available for hunting on the Eastern Tour.

## Biology

*Velociraptor* can be described in three words: cunning, furtive, and deadly. These dinosaurs are plentiful in the warm climates of the eastern continent, where their prey abounds.

*Velociraptor* are regarded as some of the more intelligent creatures on this planet, though that only means they’re about as smart as a wolf or a lion. But with this intellect they are able to form loose packs, usually up to three individuals who work together in corralling and bringing down prey. With a strong pack, *Velociraptor* can bring down dinosaurs many times their size, and can easily surround smaller prey, like a hunter.

The feeding patterns of *Velociraptor* changes based on the size of their pack. A lone individual will only scavenge on carrion or smaller prey, like Pachycephalosaurus, while packs often drop scavenging entirely to focus on larger prey. Despite their potential strength, these packs are fragile associations, and they will often fragment as soon as a meal is devoured, only to regroup days later.

The behavior of these dinosaurs also change with the time of day. At dawn, *Velociraptor* are still warming in the morning light, and are often observed sitting motionless in the sunlight. Do not mistake this for inactivity, though, as a *Velociraptor* in the morning can still spring into action at any moment. At night, *Velociraptor* behavior becomes very different, as these dinosaurs are observed to crouch low to the ground and slowly stalk for prey. This is both a way to sneak up on sleeping prey in the night, and to avoid being spotted by much larger nocturnal predators, like Carnotaurus.

*Velociraptor* are known to grow 3 to 5 meters long, and weigh over half a ton. DHC recommends hunters aim for the head, neck, and spine of these dinosaurs. As they may appear in packs, *Velociraptor* can be quite lucrative to hunt, if not also extremely dangerous.

#### Role in Ancient Culture

The *Velociraptor* plays some role in the culture of the Temple Ancients, who built the structures seen in The Ancient Temple Hunting and Archeological Reserve. Hieroglyphics on the large, lava enclosed structure at the center of the island describe *Velociraptor* as “fast as the wind, with teeth sharper than any blade".

There is debate among xenoarcheologists as to what role *Velociraptor* played in this culture. Some say it was worshiped, and the temple was used to bring offerings to these dinosaurs. Others say it is symbolic of strength and power. More still claim it to be emblematic of an ancient warrior character. What remains of these ancient cultures is interesting, if not hard to decipher.

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## Velociraptor

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The ***Velociraptor*** are small yet dangerous dinosaurs with a wide range in the Central Sector of FMM UV-32. They are available to hunt on the Eastern and Western Tours of the Central Sector.

## Biology

*Velociraptor* are best known for their popularity and for being much more intelligent than most dinosaurs of FMM UV-32, demonstrated by their ability to form stable packs. Field researchers first thought these packs were similar to *Allosaurus* or Komodo Dragons of Earth, being temporary groups which often turn into bloodbaths in the aftermath of a successful hunt. *Velociraptor* packs, though they are rare, are tightly knit and hunt in an organized manner, very rarely breaking up after they are formed. These packs have a pecking order where the hunters who took down the prey eat first, followed the oldest to the youngest.

Despite this organized pack structure, *Velociraptor* are often solitary hunters. Sometimes an individual will simply not join a pack, or an individual within a pack can be driven out by the others, leave during nesting, or escape a disaster which kills most of the group.

*Velociraptor* are ambush predators, hiding in foliage and using their tiger-like stripes to blend in. *Velociraptor* are able to track down prey and carrion miles away due to their enlarged olfactory bulb. Once the *Velociraptor* track down and tackle their prey, they will use the infamous retractable sickle claw on their second toe to tear open the soft spots of their victims, typically the belly or neck. If this does not kill their prey outright, they will often begin eating while it is still alive.

*Velociraptor* are a common threat to hunting clients due to their aggressive nature, but also their unexpected mimicry of *Gallimimus*’ coloration. Both dinosaurs share a similar countershaded orange pattern, which can cause some hunters to confuse the two, either wasting ammo or getting killed by ignorance. It is unknown if this mimicry is intentional, as it is likely many animals on FMM UV-32 are colorblind.

There are rumors that various poaching groups have been abducting and taming *Velociraptor*. This is unverified, but possible due to the dinosaur's more social nature, albeit difficult.

#### Role in Ancient Culture

The *Velociraptor* seems to have played a part in the cultures of the Ancients, particularly those which lived in the coasts of the East Central Sector. One of the most famous sites, The Ancient Temple, was a ritual site which worshiped the *Velociraptor*, with translated Hieroglyphs describing *Velociraptor* as "fast as the wind, with teeth sharper than any blade".

There is debate among xenoarcheologists as to what role the *Velociraptor* played in the East Central Ancients' cultures. Analysis varies from a symbol of power, to a trickster character, or something akin to a warrior figure.