Bird-like theropod feathered dinosaur fossil, Microraptor gui, Early Cretaceous,130-120 million yrs ago, Liaoning Province China
Microraptor had four wings with feathers on all four limbs (visible as imprinted streaks around the limbs). It probably could not fly but may have had extended gliding abilities.
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Photo credit: © Martin Shields / Alamy / Afripics
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