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The Velociraptors from the franchise, touted as cunning predators, also require a scientific rethink. The real Velociraptor was actually quite small—comparable to a dog. Thus, filmmakers took creative liberties and based their portrayal on the bigger Deinonychus. However, a newly-discovered giant, the Utahraptor, offers an even more terrifying blueprint with a significantly larger stature.
Revising the raptor involved accuracy in the animation process, especially because modern birds cannot effectively manipulate doorknobs. This reality meant animating the raptor’s attempt to open doors in a feasible way, tethering the scene closer to what could scientifically happen.