Article 5BN9J Fancy Dinosaur With Bizarre Shoulder Decorations Was the Peacock of the Cretaceous

Fancy Dinosaur With Bizarre Shoulder Decorations Was the Peacock of the Cretaceous

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George Dvorsky on Gizmodo, shared by James Whitbro
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The re-analysis of an old fossil has revealed features never seen before in a dinosaur, including a long, fur-like mane along its back and a pair of stiff structures jutting out from its shoulders. Scientists say these elaborate decorations were likely used for display, in what is a very early version of peacocking.

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