Utahraptor – The Giant Raptor of the Early Cretaceous 🦖 Utahraptor lived around 125 million years ago in what is now Utah, USA, and was the largest known member of the raptor family. It could grow over 6 meters long and weigh around 500 kilograms, far bigger than its famous cousin Velociraptor. Like other dromaeosaurs, it had a large sickle-shaped claw on each foot, used for slashing or pinning down prey. With strong legs, sharp teeth, and likely feathers, Utahraptor was a formidable predator t