New Feathered Dinosaur Species Discovered in China

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Published: 2026-06-22
Category: science
Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown feathered dinosaur species, *Changzhousaurus sinensis*, from a 120-million-year-old fossil. The exceptionally preserved specimen, found in Liaoning Province, displays unique large foot feathers and long, fan-shaped tail feathers. This discovery offers significant physical evidence, enhancing understanding of dinosaur flight evolution and the origins of modern birds.

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