Could a feathered dinosaur survive a predator's pursuit?

Nature · Published 12 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the peculiar world of the Microraptor, a winged dinosaur equipped with feathers for gliding. This film examines whether such adaptations were sufficient to evade the deadly Sinornithosaurus.

Using immersive computer graphics and the latest fossil evidence, Planet Dinosaur investigates the unique biological traits of winged dinosaurs. The program specifically focuses on the Microraptor's ability to use its feathers for gliding and its struggle to escape predators like Sinornithosaurus.

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