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This newfound birdlike dinosaur had surprisingly long legs

Fujianvenator prodigiosus may have run or waded in swamps

dinobird illustration

A newfound birdlike dinosaur called Fujianvenator prodigiosus (illustrated) may have lived on the ground in swamps, not high in the trees.

Chuang Zhao

By Nikk Ogasa

- More than 2 years ago

Early birdlike dinosaurs are thought to have lived lofty lives up in the trees. But a newly discovered creature had surprisingly long legs that may have made for a life on the run.