New Velociraptor Relative Found To Be Covered In Feathers

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A recent study has established the discovery of a new 125 million-year old dinosaur species called Zhenyuanlong which is thought to have been covered in feathers but unable to fly.

Velociraptors were one of the starring attractions in the movie Jurassic World, and now, one of its relatives is taking the spotlight. 
According to a recently published study, scientists have discovered a new species of bird-like dinosaur, which is estimated to be around 125 million years old. 
Referred to as Zhenyuanlong, or Zhenyuan’s dragon after the man who delivered the fossil, the specimen has been described as having wings covered in multiple layers of quill-pen feathers. 
One of the researchers 

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