Yes, raptors, or dromaeosaurids, were carnivorous dinosaurs. They were known for their sharp teeth, curved claws, and agility, which suggest they were active predators. The most famous member of this group is Velociraptor, which lived during the Late Cretaceous period. Raptors were likely hunters that preyed on smaller dinosaurs and possibly scavenged for food as well. Their physical adaptations, including a large, sickle-shaped claw on each hindfoot and a robust build, indicate they were well-suited to capturing and killing prey.