Velociraptor was the second most formidable predator where it lived. The only one that was larger is a species of tyrannosaur known from fragmentary remains. It may actually be Alectrosaurus, a 17 foot long tyrannosaur. Velociraptor would have to be careful to avoid Alectrosaurus.
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Velociraptor may not have had any predators. The area where Velociraptor lived was home to a small tyrannosaur, but it is unknown what type. It may have been Alectrosaurus, a 17 foot long tyrannosaur. Velociraptor was fast, though, so it usually could have escaped an Alectrosaurus.
While there is evidence to indicate that velociraptors traveled together, and so, may have scavenged or hunted in packs, there is also strong evidence that they were well equipped to hunt as individuals. In addition to their formidable primary claws; their relative intelligence, keen eyesight and speed, easily made them more than a match for many types of prey animals. Pack hunting, however, would surely have enhanced their menu options. Only a slight stretch of the imagination is required to speculate that they might have used these imposing abilities in a pack and as individuals.
Velociraptor was opportunistic, eating small animals such as mammals and lizards, as well as scavenging. They were also effective at hunting other dinosaurs, such as Protoceratops.