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First Dinosaur Feathers for Show, Not Flight?

September 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The oldest known dinosaur relative of birds had “bizarre” anatomy, including long, ribbon-like tail feathers that suggest plumage may have first evolved for show rather than for flight, scientists say. (…)

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Fossil feathers reveal their hues

July 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The complex coloured plumage of extinct birds which once soared over the heads of dinosaurs could soon be revealed. (…)

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