A new dinosaur species called Wulong bohaiensis, which translates to 'a dancing dragon,' is offering researchers clues into the relationship between bird species and dinosaurs
About 120 million years ago, a"dancing dragon" lived in China's Jehol Province. The discovery of a fossil belonging to the small feathered dinosaur is new to science and helps bridge the gap between dinosaurs and birds.
Researchers named the dinosaur Wulong bohaiensis, which translates to"a dancing dragon."The dinosaur was about the size of a raven but double its length with a long, bony tail. Its entire body was covered with feathers, complete with two plumes at the tail's end. Photos: Ancient finds Photos: Ancient findsThe Wulong bohaiensis fossil found in China's Jehol Province shows some early, intriguing aspects that relate to both birds and dinosaurs.
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