Velociraptor (Film Universe)

Description

Appearance and Physical Attributes

There are three distinct variations of Velociraptor which were cloned by InGen, not counting sexual dimorphism seen within each individual version. However, despite the surface level variations, each sub-species remains relatively similiar in terms of physical attributes. Each species is roughly 6 feet tall, 13 feet long and weigh over 350llbs. They're each covered in taut, leathery skin not unlike that of a Komodo Dragons, with degrees and variation seen between subset and sexes.

Notably, they feature a 6inch sickle "killing claw" on the inner toes of each foot, which is one of the animals most signature deadly weapons. While the skull structure varies between each subset, they all feature a pronounced orbital socket with distinct antorbital fenestra ridges. Much like many modern reptiles, these animals mouths were lined with a strong lip structure.

Curiously, the animal InGen called Velociraptor is likely not a Velociraptor at all, but rather a larger species of Dromaeosaur. Velcoriraptors discovered by paleontologists are much smaller, roughly 6 feet long and only 1.5 feet tall. It is believed that the animal misidentified as a Velociraptor by InGens scientists was possibly a Atrociraptor judging by skull alone, but more likely a Achillobator which is close in profile and size.

Classification

InGen's Version 1.0

Velociraptor v.1.0.
Appearances
Jurassic Park The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Information
Species	Velociraptor (Version 1.0)
Production Notes

This subset of Velociraptor is not only the first version of raptor cloned by InGen, but also the first ever successful dinosaur species brought back via 'De-extinction' in 1986. Version 1.0 is known to exist natively on both Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna.

Sexual dimorphism

Both the males and females have piercing, veiny, yellow eyes and nearly identical physical builds. The largest difference between each sex is color, and number per pride.

Females

The female Velocirapors are primarily a muted orangeish brown, with darker brown horizontal speckling and splotching overtop with a gunmetal green hue throughout. Their underbelly is a lighter beige color, which transitions to the darker hues the higher it goes up the body. The females have very little distinct striping or spotting, and can appear rather uniform in color until closer, well lit inspection.

Males

Natural born male V.1 raptors are a more vibrant orange than their female counterparts, with a beige underbelly and less dark splotching overall. They're easily distinguished from the female packmates as they are covered in vertical dark brown stripes, not entirely unlike that seen in Bengal Tigers. (NOTE: it is unclear if female born Velociraptors which changed sex to male also underwent a color change)

History

The initial batch of Velociraptors were bred Isla Sorna, and transferred to Nublar in 1990 once they had hit adulthood. Originally, 8 raptors were brought to Jurassic Park and were given a larger free-reign paddock. However, the Alpha known as 'The Big One' clashed with many of the other females, and was believed to have killed all but two of the others. After that incident, those three were moved to a smaller paddock for better supervision. Though unsubstantiated, it is possible that these surviving packmates had changed sex to male, leading to better temperance and pack dynamics.

During the 'Jurassic Park Incident' Dr. Alan Grant alongside Tim and Lex Murphy stumbled upon a hatched Velociraptor nest in the wild, with distinct juvenile raptor footprints around it. Given this information, it seems likely that 'The Big One' did not kill all 5 of the other Velociraptors, but only some while others escaped and bred in the wild. It is believed, yet unconfirmed, these wild raptors traveled to the northern sect of Isla Nublar, and nest in the geothermal caves.

The Velociraptors on Isla Nublar are responsible for at least 3 deaths: Joffery, Ray Arnold, and Robert Muldoon.

The V.1 Velociraptor packs on Isla Sorna favor the plains and forest towards the mid-Northwest of the island. This territory extends into the nearby abandoned InGen workers village, which is now one of the most dangerous locations on the island. The pride is dozens strong, and is populated by a roughly 6:1 male/female ratio. InGen troops were forced to traverse their territory after a Tyrannosaur attack during the 1997 incident, and suffered heavy casualties as a result which included Ajay Sidhu.

InGen's Version 1.5 (Project I.B.R.I.S.)

Velociraptor v.1.5
Information
Species	Velociraptor (Version 1.5)
Production Notes
First appearance	Jurassic World

Main article: Project I.B.R.I.S. (Film Universe)

Version 1.5 Velociraptors are in reality the third acknowledged subset of Velociraptor created by InGen 2012. Based upon the V.1 genome, these raptors were custom crafted by Dr. Henry WU for the I.B.R.I.S. program. Each v.1.5 Velociraptor has been programmed with unique, customized DNA.

Very similiar in build and looks to the v.1.0 Velociraptors, v.1.5 are most easily identified by their unique color schemes. Further, they have thicker, more flexible rubbery skin, featuring more visible fleshy tones. Their eyes are yellow much like v.1.0, however are more translucent and do not have the noteworthy visible vein structures seen in their counterparts.

While roughly the same size and shape as their v.1.0 predecessors, they are notably stockier with other various differences. There are 4 different V.1.5 raptors, each with their own genetic, physical, and behavioral discrepancies. To discover more, visit their individual pages below:

Version 1.5B 'Blue'

Main article: Blue (Film Universe)

Version 1.5C 'Charlie'

Main article: Charlie (Film Universe)

Version 1.5D 'Delta'

Main article: Delta (Film Universe)

Version 1.5E 'Echo'

Main article: Echo (Film Universe)

InGen's Version 2.0

The second subset of Velociraptor, it is unclear when they were cloned other than it was some time after 1985 and before 2001. If cloned after 1998, they were created by InGen post Masrani Global aquesition. If not, they were likely created sometime before the 1993 incident.