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The Protarchaeopteryx (meaning "before Archaeopteryx") is a genus of turkey-sized feathered theropod dinosaur from China. Known from the Jianshangou bed of the Yixian Formation, it lived during the early Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous, approximately 124.6 million years ago. It was probably an herbivore or omnivore, although its hands were very similar to those of small carnivorous dinosaurs. It appears to be one of the most basal members of the Oviraptorosauria, closely related to or synonymous with Incisivosaurus. Protarchaeopteryx is a genus of turkey-sized feathered theropod dinosaur from China. Well-developed, vaned feathers extended from the short, stubby tail; the hands were long and slender, and had three fingers with sharp, curved, claws. Its bones were hollow, and bird-like, and it possessed a wishbone. It appears to be one of the most primitive members of the Oviraptorosauria and the large incisor teeth suggest that it is closely related to, or synonymous with, Incisivosaurus. It was probably an herbivore or omnivore, although its hands were very similar to those of small carnivorous dinosaurs. Protarchaeopteryx had long legs, and could have been a quick runner. It had well-developed, vaned feathers extended from a relatively short tail; the hands were long and slender, and had three fingers with sharp, curved claws. Its bones were hollow and bird-like, and it possessed a wishbone. At around 1 metre (3.3 ft) in length, it would have been larger than Archaeopteryx. Protarchaeopteryx also had symmetrical feathers on its tail. Since modern birds that have symmetrical feathers are flightless, and the skeletal structure of Protarchaeopteryx would not support flapping flight, it is assumed that it was flightless as well. It has been suggested that it could have had an arboreal lifestyle, jumping from tree limbs and using its forelimbs for a form of parachuting. Known from the Jianshangou bed of the Yixian Formation, it lived during the early Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous, approximately 124.6 MYA. It was probably an herbivore or omnivore, although its hands were very similar to those of small carnivorous dinosaurs. It appears to be one of the most basal members of the Oviraptorosauria, closely related to or synonymous with Incisivosaurus. Protarchaeopteryx is a dinosaur from Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals. Similar to the Secretary bird, it behaves more like a flightless bird then a non-avian dinosaur. They will sometimes use their brightly colored feathers to display for mates and intimidate rivals. A native of Eastern Asia, its primary biome is wetlands, despite the fact that it can't swim. Interestingly, despite being flightless in life, the Protarchaeopteryx will sometimes fly around in the game. Also, Protarchaeopteryx eats meat and insects in game but in life it was thought to have been primarily a fruit eater. In game it is a very powerful and aggressive animal for its size, and in particular do not seem to tolerate Flamingos and will attempt to kill them on sight.

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Protarchaeopteryx is a genus of turkey-sized feathered theropod dinosaur from China. Well-developed, vaned feathers extended from the short, stubby tail; the hands were long and slender, and had three fingers with sharp, curved, claws. Its bones were hollow, and bird-like, and it possessed a wishbone. It appears to be one of the most primitive members of the Oviraptorosauria and the large incisor teeth suggest that it is closely related to, or synonymous with, Incisivosaurus. It was probably an herbivore or omnivore, although its hands were very similar to those of small carnivorous dinosaurs. Protarchaeopteryx, known from the Jianshangou bed of the Yixian Formation, lived in the early Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous, 124.6 million years ago. It is probably more primitive than Archaeopteryx, making it a non-avian theropod dinosaur rather than a true avian bird. At around 1 meter (3.3 ft) in length, it would have been larger than Archaeopteryx. Protarchaeopteryx had symmetrical feathers on its arms. Since modern birds that have symmetrical feathers are flightless, and the skeletal structure of Protarchaeopteryx would not support flapping flight, it is assumed that it was flightless as well. Known from the Jianshangou bed of the Yixian Formation, it lived during the early Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous, approximately 124.6 MYA. It was probably an herbivore or omnivore, although its hands were very similar to those of small carnivorous dinosaurs. It appears to be one of the most basal members of the Oviraptorosauria, closely related to or synonymous with Incisivosaurus. The Protarchaeopteryx (meaning "before Archaeopteryx") is a genus of turkey-sized feathered theropod dinosaur from China. Known from the Jianshangou bed of the Yixian Formation, it lived during the early Aptian age of the Early Cretaceous, approximately 124.6 million years ago. It was probably an herbivore or omnivore, although its hands were very similar to those of small carnivorous dinosaurs. It appears to be one of the most basal members of the Oviraptorosauria, closely related to or synonymous with Incisivosaurus. Protarchaeopteryx had long legs, and could have been a quick runner. It had well-developed, vaned feathers extended from a relatively short tail; the hands were long and slender, and had three fingers with sharp, curved claws. Its bones were hollow and bird-like, and it possessed a wishbone. At around 1 metre (3.3 ft) in length, it would have been larger than Archaeopteryx. Protarchaeopteryx also had symmetrical feathers on its tail. Since modern birds that have symmetrical feathers are flightless, and the skeletal structure of Protarchaeopteryx would not support flapping flight, it is assumed that it was flightless as well. It has been suggested that it could have had an arboreal lifestyle, jumping from tree limbs and using its forelimbs for a form of parachuting. Protarchaeopteryx is a dinosaur from Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals. Similar to the Secretary bird, it behaves more like a flightless bird then a non-avian dinosaur. They will sometimes use their brightly colored feathers to display for mates and intimidate rivals. A native of Eastern Asia, its primary biome is wetlands, despite the fact that it can't swim. Interestingly, despite being flightless in life, the Protarchaeopteryx will sometimes fly around in the game. Also, Protarchaeopteryx eats meat and insects in game but in life it was thought to have been primarily a fruit eater. In game it is a very powerful and aggressive animal for its size, and in particular do not seem to tolerate Flamingos and will attempt to kill them on sight.