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https://gizmodo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03/1501314765148874893.jpg?quality=75970589An undergraduate student from the University of Alberta has uncovered the fossilised remains of an Ornithomimus dinosaur with preserved tail feathers and soft tissue. The remarkable specimen is offering important insights into the plumage patterns of these ancient creatures, while tightening the linkages between dinosaurs and birds.