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Zhenyuanlong
jen-ywen-LONG
"Zhenyuan dragon"
Overview
A large-feathered dromaeosaurid from China preserved with extensive wing feathers.
Vital Statistics
Length
2 m
Height
0.7 m
Weight
15 kg
Est. Speed
45 km/h
Discovered
2015
Named by
Junchang Lü & Stephen Brusatte
Countries Discovered
China
Interesting Facts
Preserved with large, vaned wing feathers
Nicknamed the 'fluffy feathered poodle from hell'
Had short arms but large wings
Closest Relatives
MicroraptorSinornithosaurusTianyuraptorVelociraptor