What Color Were Dinosaurs?

The video challenges traditional depictions of dinosaurs as monochromatic giants, influenced by the entertainment industry. It highlights recent discoveries showing that many dinosaurs, like Ankyornis Huxley, had feathers and a variety of colors. By analyzing melanosomes in fossils, scientists can infer the colors of dinosaur skin and feathers, revealing a spectrum similar to modern birds. These colors likely served purposes like camouflage and communication. While exact colors of some species remain unknown, educated guesses can be made based on their closest living relatives. The video concludes that dinosaurs were likely more colorful than previously thought.

Describe the coloration of the Ankyornis Huxley and Sinosauropterix based on fossil evidence.

In what ways might the coloration of dinosaurs have served their survival and socialization?