MOST AMAZING DINOSAURS
Sinosauropteryx was the
fi rst to have its colour
described. Its feathers
were reddish-brown,
with bands of orange
and white
Fact
Sinosauropteryx
‘Chinese lizard wing’)
Carnivore
Cretaceous period, 135-120 MYA
Found in: China
Lived in: Lakes
Dino skill
Sinosauropteryx had a strong stomach
- poisonous small mammals were to
be found on its menu.
Killer rating: 3/5
Speed: 3/5
Defence: 2/5
Sinosauropteryx
Fossil fi nds
Fossil evidence like this
showed scientists that
Sinosauropteryx had feathers
Camoufl age
The feathers might also have
been used for camoufl age
Hatching young
Sinosauropteryx was able to
lay two eggs at a time, which
it would sit on to incubate
until they hatched
Insulation
Feathers covered the body of
Sinosauropteryx, providing
insulation to keep this reptile
warm, meaning it may have
been warm-blooded
Bird-like
Sinosauropteryx is the earliest
known bird-like dinosaur
Striped tail
Feathers on its tail were
bands of orange and white