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Feathered Dinosaurs
A feathered dinosaur is any species of dinosaur possessing feathers. That includes all species of birds, and in recent decades evidence has accumulated that many non-avian dinosaur species also possessed feathers in some shape or form. The extent to which feathers or feather-like structures were present in dinosaurs as a whole is a subject of ongoing debate and research. It has been suggested that feathers had originally functioned as thermal insulation, as it remains their function in the down feathers of infant birds prior to their eventual modification in birds into structures that support flight. Since scientific research began on dinosaurs in the early 1800s, they were generally believed to be closely related to modern reptiles such as lizards. The word ''dinosaur'' itself, coined in 1842 by paleontologist Richard Owen, comes from the Greek for 'terrible lizard'. That view began to shift during the so-called dinosaur renaissance in scientific research in the late 1960s; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wulong Reconstruction
Wulong District () is a District (People's Republic of China), district of Chongqing Direct-controlled municipalities of the People's Republic of China, Municipality, China, bordering Guizhou province to the south. In November 2016, approved by the State Council of the People's Republic of China, State Council, Wulong County was replaced by Wulong District in Chongqing. Wulong has placed its main industries on tourism and modern agriculture, and its livelihood and economy have improved considerably compared to a few years ago, making it one of the fastest-growing districts in the southeastern part of Chongqing. Administration Climate Education Wulong Middle School was founded in 1942 and became a key middle school in Chongqing in 2005. There is a central elementary school in Baiyun Town. Transportation The district is served by Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport which opened in December 2020. World Heritage Site Numerous Wulong Karst limestone rock formations are scenic landm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
