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rkzenrage 10-19-2007 12:03 AM

Velociraptor had feathers
 
Scientists: Velociraptor had feathers
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science....ap/index.html

Quote:

Story Highlights
Dinosaur predator velociraptor had feathers, researchers report
A velociraptor forearm found in Mongolia shows the presence of quill knobs
Quill knobs are bumps on the bone where feathers anchor
Dinosaurs are believed to be ancestors to modern birds
Quote:

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Velociraptor, the terrifying predator made famous in the movie "Jurassic Park," appears to have had feathers in real life.

The velociraptor can be added to the list of feathered dinosaurs.


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