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Diversity of avian flush-pursuers, prey with simple neural escape pathways, and the Caudipteryx robot used in behavioral experiments. Image credit: Park et al., doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-50225-x.

Small Feathered Dinosaurs Flapped Their Proto-Wings to Scare Hiding Prey: Study

Jan 29, 2024 by Enrico de Lazaro

Numerous non-avian dinosaurs possessed pennaceous feathers on their proto-wings and tail. Their functions remain unclear. Seoul National University researcher...