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Microraptor
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Microraptor was a very small dinosaur that lived in
Northeast China
during the Cretaceous period,
about 120 million years ago.
The initial discovery and naming of Microraptor was somewhat controversial.
It was initially described based on a patchwork of unrelated dinosaur
fossils
that had been attached to each other (a "chimeric" specimen) to produce
a forgery, and this forgery had been smuggled from
China to the
United States.
It turned out however that within the forgery were the first
fossils
of Microraptor (other fossils have
subsequently been found).
Microraptor has feathers, and is unusual as it has flight feathers on both its arms/hands and
on its legs/feet (it also had feathers on its body, and a diamond-shaped group of feathers on
its tail). It is not entirely clear how it used these feathers, and scientists have debated
whether the animal parachuted from trees or was able to take off from groudn. What is
certain, is that in flight it would have used all four wings. We do not currently know
whether this is a side branch in the evolution of birds, or whether bird ancestors developed
flight through an early four-winged stage (as early as
1915 some paleontologists suggested that birds may have had yet-to-be-discovered four-winged ancestor,
which they named "Tetrapteryx").
Microraptor was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived about 120 million years ago
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Microraptor Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Microraptor:
- Microraptor was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Microraptor" means "small thief".
- Microraptor was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Microraptor was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Microraptor was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Microraptor was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Microraptor lived about 120 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Microraptor lived in Northeast China.
- Microraptor was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Microraptor was about 1½ to 2¾ feet (46 to 84 centimeters) long.
- Microraptor weighed up to 2¼ pounds (1 kilogram).
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Microraptor Books
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By Sergi García Oset
Editorial Nazarí S.L.
Released: November 1st, 2015
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El último vuelo del Microraptor (Mexuar) (Spanish Edition)- Manufacturer: Editorial Nazarí S.L.
- Brand: Editorial Nazarí S.L.
- ISBN: 8494394754
- EAN: 9788494394751
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: 1
- Number of Pages: 200
- Author: Sergi García Oset
- Publication Date: November 1st, 2015
- Release Date: November 1st, 2015
Physical Description:- Size: 8.2677 Inches by 5.5118 Inches by 0.55118 Inches
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By Robyn Wrenny
Independently published
Released: October 12th, 2020
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Micky The Mini Microraptor- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798696565132
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 30
- Author: Robyn Wrenny
- Publication Date: October 12th, 2020
- Release Date: October 12th, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 8.5 Inches by 8.5 Inches by 0.08 Inches
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By Sankar Chatterjee
Johns Hopkins University Press
Released: April 1st, 2015
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The Rise of Birds: 225 Million Years of Evolution- Manufacturer: Johns Hopkins University Press
- Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press
- ISBN: 1421415909
- UPC: 001421415909
- EANs: 9781421415901, 0001421415909
- PartNumber: 9781421415901
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: second edition
- Number of Pages: 392
- Author: Sankar Chatterjee
- Publication Date: April 1st, 2015
- Release Date: April 1st, 2015
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- Weight: 2.8990787453 Pounds
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By Rebecca Rissman
Capstone Press
Released: January 1st, 2016
Library Binding (32 pages)
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Velociraptor and Other Raptors: The Need-to-Know Facts (Dinosaur Fact Dig)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBNs: 9781491496510, 1491496517
- EAN: 9781491496510
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rebecca Rissman
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2016
- Release Date: January 1st, 2016
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- Brand: Flying Eye Books
- ISBN: 1909263893
- EAN: 9781909263895
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Hardcover
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 40
- Publication Date: October 11th, 2016
- Release Date: October 11th, 2016
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- Weight: 0.95680621708 Pounds
- Color: Grey
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Microraptor Toys
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PNSO Prehistoric Dinosaur Models:29 Gaoyuan The Microraptor- Manufacturer: PNSO
- Brand: PNSO
Physical Description:- Color: 29 Gaoyuan the Microraptor
Features:- Illustrated by ZHAO Chuang, Text by YANG yang.
- Made of soft plastics, safe and innocuous, healthy and Eco-friendly.
- High detailed, realistic and exquisite.
- Excellent for educational purposes, endangered species awareness, environmental consciousness, plus gaining deeper knowledge of actual animals.
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Schleich Three Raptors on the Hunt 5-piece Dinosaur Toy Set for Kids Ages 4-12- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 72128
- EAN: 4055744017896
- PartNumber: 72128
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- Author: Schleich
Physical Description:- Size: 6.791 Inches by 3.228 Inches by 11.417 Inches
- Weight: 0.596 Pounds
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- HEALTHY IMAGINATIVE PLAY. The Three raptors on the hunt from Schleich is carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
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SCHLEICH Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Toy, Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls 4-12 Years Old, Utahraptor- Manufacturer: Schleich
- Brand: SCHLEICH
- Model: 14582
- EAN: 4055744011627
- PartNumber: 14582
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- Author: Schleich
Physical Description:- Size: 3.661 Inches by 2.756 Inches by 7.992 Inches
- Weight: 0.16 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- DETAILED AND REALISTIC Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
- HEALTHY IMAGINATIVE PLAY The Utahraptor from Schleich is carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
- PART OF A GROWING PLAY WORLD The Utahraptor is part of the Dinosaurs collection of figurines and playsets from Schleich. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. The Dinosaurs Dinosaur Set with Cave is an excellent accompaniment.
- BUILT TO LAST As an 85-year-old German toy company, our toys are manufactured with the highest standard of quality and safety and all products and materials meet or exceed the strictest applicable safety requirements
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- Model: 55055
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- PartNumber: 55055
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 3.149606296 Inches by 6.692913379 Inches by 2.755905509 Inches
- Weight: 0.14 Pounds
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Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Prehistoric World Collection - Hand Painted Realistic Feathered Velociraptor 8.5" x 2.75" - Non-toxic and BPA Free - Ages 3+- Manufacturer: Safari
- Brand: Safari
- Model: 100032
- UPC: 095866001681
- EAN: 0095866001681
- PartNumber: S100032
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 2.9921259812 Inches by 0.393700787 Inches by 5.905511805 Inches
- Weight: 0.07 Pounds
Features:- FEATHERED FRIEND: Velociraptor was a small, carnivorous dinosaur that lived in Mongolia during the Late Cretaceous, 71 to 75 million years ago. Unlike the fictional movie counterpart that made this species famous, the real Velociraptor was only about the size of a turkey and was covered in feathers.
- SWIFT ROBBER: Velociraptor was first discovered in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia, during an expedition organized by the American Museum of Natural History in 1923. Velociraptor was described and named the following year. Velociraptor literally means 'swift robber', while the species name V. mongoliensis refers to the country where it was unearthed.
- MADE WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING STANDARDS: All Safari Ltd. figurines have been individually hand painted with careful detail. They feature quality construction from BPA, phthalate, and lead-free materials to ensure your family's safety.
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- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: This accurate, feathery figure is 8.5 inches long and 2.75 inches high. Its dappled ginger plumage would help it to sneak up on unsuspecting prey in Cretaceous sand dunes.
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