Its name means fast thief. The Velociraptor was smaller than its representation in popular culture, but it was still a fearsome and swift hunter. The typical protuberances of the insertion of feathers present in the bones of the arm confirm that it had them. It was probably warm-blooded, and had soft fur to retain heat and provide energy for hunting.
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