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Tag: Non Avian Dinosaurs

14 Oct 202527 Jan 2026 James Ronan Birds, Dinosaurs, Education, Feathered Dinosaurs, Feathers, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Sinosauropteryx Prima, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights, Zhenyuanlong suni

Discovering the Vibrant Feathers of Sinosauropteryx

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The Ginger-Tailed Dinosaur That Changed Everything: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute, where feathered secrets come to life, one filament at a time. In this edition, I spotlight Sinosauropteryx prima with its ginger-striped tail and “bandit mask” camouflage. I also examine Zhenyuanlong suni a spectacular dromaeosaurid from China with elaborate plumage.

From display and thermoregulation to evolutionary signalling, fossils continue to reshape our understanding of feather function in non-avian dinosaurs. I hope you enjoy this deep dive into their fossil stories and the evolutionary insights they continue to reveal.

This edition explores:

  • Sinosauropteryx prima: A feathered dinosaur with a fascinating history.
  • Melanosome & Pigmentation: How we can identify colour in dinosaurs.
  • How Scientific Discoveries: Have reshaped our understanding of dinosaur appearance.
  • Zhenyuanlong suni: A unique feathered dromaeosaurid from China.
Continue reading “Discovering the Vibrant Feathers of Sinosauropteryx” →
16 Sep 202512 Jan 2026 James Ronan Archaeopteryx lithographica, Birds, Dinosaurs, Education, Feathers, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

Unravelling Feathered Dinosaurs: Evolution Insights

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A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Feathers Before Flight The Dinosaur–Bird Connection: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute, where feathered dinosaurs rise from the geological record to rewrite natural history. This edition traces how feathers once seen as bird-exclusive evolved deep within the dinosaur lineage.

I examine one of the most important fossil discoveries Archaeopteryx and how this feathered dinosaur not only bridges the evolutionary gap between birds and their theropod ancestors, but also provides direct evidence of feather pigmentation through microscopic melanosomes.

From Archaeopteryx’s wings to Sinosauropteryx’s striped tail, fossils reshape the story of flight, appearance, and evolution. I hope you enjoy this deep dive into the evolutionary history of feathered dinosaurs.

This edition explores:

  • Feather Function: Feather evolution & their usage.
  • Avian Character Development: The key traits which arose through avian evolution.
  • Archaeopteryx: The first feathered bird-like dinosaur that changed everything.
Continue reading “Unravelling Feathered Dinosaurs: Evolution Insights” →

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