Velociraptor Footprints

["Norton, Patrick" <Patrick.Norton@state.me.us>]

In a message dated 97-08-19 09:13:00 EDT, health-info@pop3.poptel.org.uk
writes:

<< My theory is that they simply hitched a ride on the larger "quad"
 herbivores. >>

 And continuing:

<<This behaviour is not entirely without analogs.  Egrets, secretary   
birds and many other species ride large herbivore "platforms" in a   
similar way, using them to spot and flush out prey.>>

In the above examples, the rider and the ridden each derive benefits from   
the relationship.  The benefits of having a Velociraptor or two on your   
back are not immediately evident, however.

Pat Norton
Patrick.Norton@state.me.us