Microraptor was a small, feathered dinosaur that lived around 120 million years ago in what is now China. About the size of a crow, it had feathers on all four limbs, allowing it to glide between trees in ancient forests. As one of the most bird-like dinosaurs ever discovered, Microraptor offers a crucial glimpse into the evolution of flight. Its sharp claws, lightweight frame, and aerodynamic body made it a skilled predator of insects, lizards, and possibly small mammals. A true icon of the link between dinosaurs and birds.