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Remarkably preserved feathered dinosaur discovered in China reveals new secrets of flying predator evolution

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Remarkably preserved feathered dinosaur discovered in China reveals new secrets of flying predator evolution
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An artist's reconstruction of what the newly described bird-like dinosaur (Norellraptor barsboldi) would have looked like. (Image credit: Mr. Zhao Chuang)A predatory bird-like dinosaur with four wings discovered in China adds evidence to the idea that flight evolved several times in different dinosaur groups.The exceptionally well-preserved feathered dinosaur, which has been named Norellraptor barsboldi, was 3 years old when it died and measured just 21 inches (57 centimeters) long. It was foun

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