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raptor

[rap-ter, -tawr] / ˈræp tər, -tɔr /
NOUN
bird of prey
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Like other unenlagiids, Kank australis possessed the enlarged claw on its second toe that is often associated with raptor dinosaurs.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

I hang a black raptor silhouette in the middle square, but that does not deter him.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2025

You might spot a peregrine falcon or other raptor, including kestrels, which nest there.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

Some fossils are thought to represent previously undescribed species, including two additional pterosaur skulls and two small raptor dinosaurs.

From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024

And also, thoughts about visiting the raptor sanctuary on a Wednesday, which is such a special thing.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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