Microraptor (Safari Ltd.)

The bright yellow accents on the feet, beak, and claws provide a vibrant pop against the deep black body color. Tow claw is consistent with the known fossils.

The Safari Ltd. Microraptor measures: 6.75" W x 7" L x 3" T.

Safari Ltd. Microraptor Review:

Deep black coloring of this Microraptor is consistent with the fossil record. The black hue provides a perfect backdrop for the vibrant yellow accents on the feet, beak, and claws, creating a stunning contrast that immediately draws attention.

The wings and swept back legs display a well detailed feathered texture, capturing the intricate details of the Microraptor's plumage. The feathers are finely sculpted, giving the model a sense of movement and grace. Even the small toe claw is present, a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that Safari Ltd has put into this figure.

Microraptor Information:

Microraptors inhabited the forests of China during the Early Cretaceous period, around 120 to 125 million years ago. These extraordinary creatures were among the smallest non-avian dinosaurs, measuring only about one meter in length. Microraptors played a significant role in our understanding of dinosaur evolution and the origins of flight.

One of the most striking features of Microraptors was their feathered bodies. They possessed not only flight feathers on their wings but also on their legs, creating a four-winged appearance. This unique adaptation suggests that Microraptors had the ability to glide or perhaps even fly short distances. The presence of feathers on their hind limbs provides important evidence for the hypothesis that flight may have originated from an arboreal, climbing lifestyle.

Part of the Dinosaur Series by Safari Ltd.

Hand Painted. Made of durable synthetic material.

Product Code: Safari Ltd. 304129

by Safari Ltd.