April 18
National Velociraptor Awareness Day
Show your love for velociraptors on National Velociraptor Awareness Day – learn more about these prehistoric creatures and celebrate their greatness!
Introduction
Get ready to celebrate National Velociraptor Awareness Day on April 18th! This day was created in 2013 by movie fans and dinosaur enthusiasts alike, as a way to honor the fierce and intelligent raptors of Jurassic Park. It's also a great opportunity for everyone to learn more about these amazing creatures and their place in history.
National Velociraptor Awareness Day Timeline
How to Celebrate National Velociraptor Awareness Day
1
Watch the Jurassic Park movies
Whether you enjoy the original classic or the more recent Jurassic World trilogy, there are plenty of opportunities to watch some serious velociraptor action.
2
Visit a local museum
If you’re lucky enough to live near a natural history museum, take a visit to learn more about velociraptors and their place in the dinosaur world.
3
Create a velociraptor craft
Gather some cardboard, paint, and glue to create your own velociraptor model or sculpture. You can even make them out of clay if you’d like!
4
Play dinosaur games
From board games to video games, you can find plenty of ways to do battle with raptors and other dinosaurs.
5
Go on a hike
Head outside and explore some of the places where velociraptors once roamed! Go on a hike and imagine what it would be like to see these creatures in real life.
Why We Love National Velociraptor Awareness Day
Velociraptors are fascinating creatures
From their impressive speed and agility to their impressive intelligence, the velociraptor is an amazing creature to study. They lived during the late Cretaceous period and were one of the most iconic dinosaurs of that time. It's no wonder they have remained a source of fascination for so many scientists and paleontologists!
Velociraptors sparked our imagination
Whether you love dinosaurs or not, it's hard not to be amazed by the velociraptor. From films like Jurassic Park to books like Michael Crichton's novelization, velociraptors have become something of a pop culture phenomenon. On National Velociraptor Awareness Day, we can all appreciate how much this legendary beast continues to capture our imaginations!
They are important in Paleontology
The fossilized remains of velociraptors are of great importance to paleontologists who study them in order to better understand their behavior and ecology. Our knowledge of these creatures helps us build a fuller picture of life on Earth millions of years ago, giving further insight into our planet's ancient history.
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