Birds evolved from dinosaurs - but it wasn't a smooth transition. Plenty of creatures tried different ways to get into the air - like this newly discovered dinosaur species, Yi qi, unearthed in China. This pigeon-sized creature had elongated fingers that held a membrane wing, more like a bat than a bird. In this Nature Video, we look at what makes this fossil so special, and consider what this dinosaur may have looked like.
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