“During the Polish-Mongolian paleontological expedition to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia, in 1971, an articulated Velociraptor mongoliensis skeleton was found with hands and feet grasping a Protoceratops andrewsi. Evidence suggests that these two dinosaurs were indeed killed simultaneously, smothered by sand, possibly during a dune collapse. The active predatory nature of Velociraptor is graphically illustrated as it grasps its prey with its forelimbs, while kicking and raking the belly and chest with its hindlimbs. Protoceratops was discovered in a semi-erect stance with the Velociraptor’s right forelimb clutched between its jaws in a desperate fight for survival. Their discovery reveals a snapshot in time, of a life and death struggle, between these ancient adversaries.”
Re-creation of the fossil by Black Hills Institute of Geological Research: “The skeleton casts we used, though more complete, are positioned in poses very similar to those of the original scene”
Illustration by Peter Schouten
Since feathered dinosaurs is the hot topic among Jurassic Park fans right now following director Colin Trevorrow’s comment via Twitter that Jurassic Park IV’s dinosaurs would have no feathers, check this out.
These covers, by Jeff Zornow, are from IDW’s Jurassic Park: Dangerous Games comic book series from last year. They depict raptors that are fully feathered — wings, fuzz, and all — yet are still drawn in the distinct Jurassic Park style. And I think they look pretty cool.
Feathers don’t have to mean dinosaurs look less ferocious or menacing. If done properly, plumage can actually accentuate those qualities as demonstrated here.
Not sure if I would prefer this over the traditional (albeit incorrect) JP raptor look in the film, however, but it’s an interesting perspective.
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JURASSIC PARK 2: THE LOST WORLDby ~SharkeyTrike
Holy crap!
That is badass! O_O
Frickin’ awesome.
More Jurassic Park Dinosaur Head Studies by Cheung Chung Tat
Others previously posted here. Check out more of Cheung Chung Tat’s amazing work on deviantart and blogspot.
