Well, I haven't really been keeping up with the feathers/dinosaurs research/debate much in the last several years or so, but I had no idea that the "did raptors have feathers" debate was over, and the questions now are more like "we know they're covered in feathers, but did they have tail fans? crests? primaries on both sets of limbs? Do the feathers stop at the ankles or cover the feet?" as well as "Do we classify raptors as birds or dinosaurs?"
I grew up with the Jurassic Park image in my head, but I understand now that even back when the movie was new, paleontologists were well aware of a number of inaccuracies with that portrayal, like the weird kangaroo hand design, etc. So I have attempted to take my old, JP-esque Utahraptor and refurbish him into a more scientifically accurate creature. Sadly, I can't get anywhere NEAR enough feathers on his body without using cheats, which is why I'm uploading a video instead of just putting it on Sporepedia.
Old version: http://www.spore.com/sporepedia#qry=ftr-creature%3Ausr-JereduLevenin%7C226515...
This video was created using the Spore Creature Creator.
this is the best velociraptor spore i have ever seen great video
coleb002 11 months ago 3