Velociraptor

Velociraptor (“Swift seizer/plunderer”)

Timeline: Late Cretaceous (75 - 71 million years ago)
Size: 1.5 - 2 metres in length
Range: North East Asia and Russia
Habitat: Hot sandy dunes
Diet: Carnivorous

Unlike the velociraptors of Jurassic park fame, the real dinosaur was roughly the size of a turkey. They were still formidable predators, with an enlarged sickle-shaped claw on each foot which could grow up to 6.5 cm long. Originally thought to have been used to disembowel prey, it is now believed that velociraptors used this claw to tackle and pin their prey - similar to modern eagles and owls. With muscular legs and long shins it is believed that the velociraptor could reach running speeds of approximately 24 mph, which enabled them to successfully hunt lizards, mammals, and smaller dinosaurs. 

Velociraptors were covered in a fine feather-like coat, which was possibly used to attract mates, regulate body temperature, protect eggs from the environment or generate thrust and speed while running up inclines.

This sculpture has been mounted on a bespoke solid oak stand.

Sculpture: An anatomically accurate 3D-printed Velociraptor Skull, meticulously hand-painted to authentically replicate the rich, realistic patina of fossilis. 

Base: Solid European Oak, locally sourced from our Cheshire-based supplier and specially selected for a smooth grain. Hand-finished to order in our studio with black wood varnish and a soft felted underside.
An engraved metal plaque displays the name and age of the dinosaur depicted.

Mount: Stainless steel upright bar

Sculpture dimensions: 9×19×7cm (total height including base: 22 cm)

Base Dimensions: 12×9×3cm

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are hand painted products, they are subject to some variation.

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