Unnamed recently discovered Troodontid dinosaur with mix of modern and ancient dino-bird traits feathers, large brain, but teeth

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Unnamed recently discovered Troodontid dinosaur with a mix of modern and ancient dino-bird traits feathers, large brain, bird-like skeleton, but also small teeth (not found in living birds). The brain is large and shaped like that of a modern bird

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Size: 5760px × 4016px
Photo credit: © MShieldsPhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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