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Old 10-19-2007, 12:03 AM   #1
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Velociraptor had feathers

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

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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
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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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