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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 Sankar Chatterjee
Johns Hopkins University Press
Released: April 1st, 2015
Hardcover (392 pages)
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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
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: second edition
- Number of Pages: 392
- Author: Sankar Chatterjee
- Publication Date: April 1st, 2015
- Release Date: April 1st, 2015
Physical Description:- Size: 11.0 Inches by 8.5 Inches by 1.2 Inches
- Weight: 2.8990787453 Pounds
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By Mark A. Norell
University of Chicago Press
Released: March 8th, 2019
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The World of Dinosaurs: An Illustrated Tour- Manufacturer: University of Chicago Press
- Brand: University of Chicago Press
- ISBN: 022662272X
- EAN: 9780226622729
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: First
- Number of Pages: 256
- Author: Mark A. Norell
- Publication Date: March 8th, 2019
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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
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By Joe Lillington
Flying Eye Books
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Neffy and the Feathered Dinosaurs- Manufacturer: Flying Eye Books
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- ISBN: 1909263893
- EAN: 9781909263895
- PartNumber: Illustrated
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 40
- Author: Joe Lillington
- Publication Date: October 11th, 2016
- Release Date: October 11th, 2016
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- Weight: 0.95680621708 Pounds
- Color: Grey
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By Chris Ferrie
Sourcebooks Explore
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My First 100 Dinosaur Words (My First STEAM Words)- Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Explore
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- ISBN: 1728232643
- UPC: 760789304651
- EANs: 0760789304651, 9781728232645
Details:- Product Category: Board book
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Chris Ferrie
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2021
- Release Date: August 1st, 2021
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Microraptor Toys
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PNSO Prehistoric Dinosaur Models:29 Gaoyuan The Microraptor- Manufacturer: PNSO
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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
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- 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
- Color: Multi-colored
Features:- DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids of every age; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
- 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 Oviraptor Educational Figurine for Kids Ages 4-12- Manufacturer: Schleich
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- Model: 15001
- EAN: 4055744020193
- PartNumber: 15001
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Author: Schleich
Physical Description:- Size: 4.331 Inches by 1.772 Inches by 5.197 Inches
- Weight: 0.083 Pounds
Features:- Bring back the rare Oviraptor from the Jurassic times!
- Crafted from research and representations of living Oviraptors!
- Made of high quality plastic
- Carefully detailed—from each wing feather to each tooth
- Add to your Schleich Dinosaur collection!
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- Model: .
- UPC: 737123177479
- EAN: 0737123177479
- PartNumber: CQ-Dino-0628
Details:Features:- Creat a Kids' Dinosaur World - This is a complete set of 10 dinosaur figures,6 trees as well as a compelling Dino park playmat that the kids can build a more realistic Jurassic Dinosaur Park, which will hone their exploring skills, perfectly as educational toys encouraging imagination and creative thinking.
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- Great Gift Idea - All dinosaurs and trees can be stored in a handy storage case with handle. The high-quality, the great attention to detail and the realistic moves make this dinosaur playset as your top gift choice to a Dino Lover of age 3,4,5 6. It is a perfect gift for holidays, birthday party or festival (Easter, Christmas, Halloween Thanksgiving, New Year).
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