Dragon-Like, Feathered Dinosaur Was Ace Flyer

[Still Waters]

Why would a dinosaur with a body built for running have four wings and a long, feathered tail—and how did it use them? Paleontologists have long puzzled over the dragon-like anatomy of the tiny, carnivorous dinosaur called Microraptor that hunted in the forests of China 130 million years ago.

Finally, anatomists think they've found an answer: This crow-size dromaeosaur was a master of control. Whether it was gliding or flapping through the air, its hind wings would have let it turn on a dime.

http://news.national...tology-science/

[wolfknight]

I guess if you was that small living in the world of giants you would need and advanage to get away fast.