New dinosaur species found

A ONE-FINGERED dinosaur with a single large claw on each hand has been discovered in China.

New dinosaur species found

Scientists believe Linhenykus monodactylus, which stood just 2ft tall and weighed about the same as a large parrot, may have used its dino-digits to dig into insect nests.

Researchers found Linhenykus had one striking feature not seen in any of its relatives, a single functional finger on each hand bearing a large claw.

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