A small dinosaur discovered in China seems to suggest that feathers evolved before flight, either for insulation or display purposes. See this link.
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In Spain we say another simillar thing: what came first, the egg or the hen? what do you think? cheers mate!
Posted by: flats | March 14, 2008 at 01:18 PM