Rocas – Clip

In 2000, a raptor fossil was found in China, dating back 124 million years. This fossil had both dinosaur bones and bird feathers, suggesting it was a primitive relative of modern birds. This discovery supports the theory that birds evolved from dinosaurs.

What significant discovery was made in 2000 related to the evolution of birds?

Where was the raptor fossil discovered?

How old was the raptor fossil that was found?

What features did the raptor fossil possess that linked it to both dinosaurs and birds?

What does the evidence suggest about the relationship between birds and dinosaurs?