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Did dinosaurs have feathers?

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Some species of dinosaurs, such as the dromaeosaur, have fossil records of their feathers. Early feathers were not evolved for flight; instead, scientists speculate that dinosaurs evolved feathers for other reasons, such as temperature regulation, camouflage, and balancing while running. While most species are often depicted as featherless, some researchers believe that feathers were commonplace on dinosaurs. Learn more.

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