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Feathered Dinosaur Fossil from China Challenges Bird Evolution Theories

An analysis of a microraptorine fossil published in Nature Communications reveals that bird-like adaptations evolved independently in this dinosaur group.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 29 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. New feathered, winged dinosaur from China challenges our theories on bird and dinosaur evolution Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
  2. Spectacular feathered dinosaur fossil shows bird-like adaptations New Scientist

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