Dinosaurs had feathers ruffled by parasites, study finds

Ancient pieces of amber found to contain dinosaur feathers riddled with louse-like insects

Dinosaurs may have been fearsome and intimidating creatures that dominated the prehistoric earth - but it did not stop them having their feathers ruffled by parasites, researchers have found.

Scientists have discovered ancient pieces of amber, dating from about 99m years ago, that contain dinosaur feathers riddled with louse-like insects. One of the feathers even shows signs of having been nibbled.