Why it was so unusual to discover a feathered species that lived during the time of the dinosaurs?

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Why it was so unusual to

discover a feathered
species that lived during
the time of the dinosaurs?

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The preservation of soft tissues such as feathers and scales is extremely rare.

Sobin Sunny answered Apr 5, 2023

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