I WONDER - Who Discovered The Velociraptor?

The video discusses the discovery of a Velociraptor fossil during an expedition by the American Museum of Natural History. It explains how the Velociraptor was named by Henry Fairfield Osborne, who used Latin words 'Velocs' meaning swift and 'Raptor' meaning robber. The video also highlights that Velociraptors were among the last dinosaur species to live on Earth, existing approximately 85 to 70 million years ago.

During which expedition was the Velociraptor fossil discovered?

• Smithsonian Institution Expedition

• American Museum of Natural History Expedition

• National Geographic Society Expedition

• British Museum Expedition

Who was responsible for naming the Velociraptor?

• Charles Darwin

• Henry Fairfield Osborne

• Richard Owen

• Carl Linnaeus

What does the Latin word 'Velocs' mean?

• Fierce

• Strong

• Swift

• Large

What does the Latin word 'Raptor' mean in the context of Velociraptor?

• Bird

• Hunter

• Predator

• Rubber

Approximately how many million years ago did the Velociraptor live?

• 100 to 90 million years ago

• 75 to 60 million years ago

• 95 to 85 million years ago

• 85 to 70 million years ago