Dinosaur Dig in China Turns Up Largest Known Feathered Animal

Joyce Park
1:59 PM Apr 26 2012

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Would dinosaurs be as scary if they were covered in down?

Joyce Park
1:59 PM Apr 26 2012

The species has been named Yutyrannus huali, which means “beautiful feathered tyrant” in a combination of Latin and Mandarin.

That. Is. Awesome.

Adam Rifkin
2:14 PM Apr 26 2012