New feathered predatory fossil sheds light on dinosaur flight

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 22:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A new raptorial dinosaur fossil with exceptionally long feathers has provided exciting insights into dinosaur flight. A new article asserts that the fossil has a long feathered tail that scientists believe was instrumental for decreasing descent speed and assuring safe landings.

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