Haha. As far as I know, there are no existing US laws specifically addressing the possession of velociraptors, although there might be laws addressing the possession of velociraptor fossils.
Raptor is a general term for birds of prey, such as eagles, falcons, owls, and hawks. The word raptor comes from the latin "raptor", meaning "abductor or thief", which in turn comes from the Latin "rapere", meaning "seize, plunder or quickly carry off".
The word "velociraptor" comes from the same root as "raptor". "Veloci" comes from the Latin work "velox", meaning swift. So velociraptor means "swift abductor".
Which wild animal would you own as a pet?
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Haha. As far as I know, there are no existing US laws specifically addressing the possession of velociraptors, although there might be laws addressing the possession of velociraptor fossils.
Raptor is a general term for birds of prey, such as eagles, falcons, owls, and hawks. The word raptor comes from the latin "raptor", meaning "abductor or thief", which in turn comes from the Latin "rapere", meaning "seize, plunder or quickly carry off".
The word "velociraptor" comes from the same root as "raptor". "Veloci" comes from the Latin work "velox", meaning swift. So velociraptor means "swift abductor".