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What colour were dinosaurs?

A short movie showing the procedure of Scanning Electron Microscope analysis used for studying melanosomes found in the feathers of numerous birds and dinosaurs from the world-famous Jehol beds of NE China. Featuring Dr. Stuart Kearns and Professor Mike Benton.

Film by Simon Powell (University of Bristol)

You can find out more about this work by visiting the website of Bristol's Palaeobiology and Biodiversity Research Group.

Last updated: 4/2/10