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Microraptor

This Microraptor is chilling by the beach looking for food.

The Microraptor is arguably one of the smallest dinosaurs available in JurassiCraft. Mostly harmless, Microraptor are carnivorous insectivorous pack hunting dinosaurs. They will wander around the world, climbing any logs and launching out of them and spreading their feathery arms to glide, similarly to a Minecraft elytra. Microraptors will travel through leaves on their way up trees; it's beneficial to provide trees in their habitat, but make sure there is a roof if they are contained. They will also occasionally flock together in groups of 2-16. They will hunt chickens, rabbits, and anything smaller while lunging at them, dealing around 2 HP of damage every attack. They will also eat any Bugs, with no direct preference. They have around 10 HP when fully grown. When hungry, Microraptor can eat meat from feeders and can also eat insects that pop out of the bug farming crate. When thirsty, Microraptors can drink water from a nearby source or rain. They aren't the best of swimmers and may drown in too deep waters. Microraptors are diurnal; they will sleep during the night, and once the sun rises, be active throughout the day. Male and female Microraptor will breed every now and then, and lay 1-5 eggs. Just like their larger fellow dromaeosaur, Velociraptor, Microraptor is an imprintable (see Taming) dinosaur, and any of your tamed Microraptors can even sit on your shoulder to hitch a ride!

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Microraptor kill

Rabbits are among the largest prey Microraptors will hunt.

Microraptor (Greek, μικρός, mīkros: "small"; Latin, raptor: "one who seizes") is a genus of small, four-winged paravian dinosaurs. Numerous well-preserved fossil specimens have been recovered from Liaoning, China. They date from the early Cretaceous Jiufotang Formation (Aptian stage), 120 million years ago. Three species have been named (M. zhaoianusM. gui, and M. hanqingi), though further study has suggested that all of them represent variation in a single species, which is properly called M. zhaoianusCryptovolans, initially described as another four-winged dinosaur, is usually considered to be a synonym of Microraptor.

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Like its larger relative, the Velociraptor, Microraptor is an intelligent predator that lives in small packs or flocks. They are opportunistic scavengers and hunters that will take prey ranging from insects up to the size of chickens or rabbits.

Sharp talons and surprisingly flexible hip and shoulder sockets give Microraptors exceptional climbing skills, and they can easily scale trees and other tall structures. The flight feathers on their arms and legs allow them to glide for short distances, although they cannot truly "fly" like birds, as is a common misconception. Their favourite hunting tactic is to climb into a tree, and then swoop down onto unsuspecting prey below.

Their small size and less aggressive temperament makes them a lot more manageable than Velociraptors. They can be essentially "tamed" if raised by humans from a young age (and sufficiently trained individuals may even be willing to sit on your shoulder if they've come to expect food or attention from you!), but keep in mind that they are still very independent, and sometimes even a little mischievous. Anyone looking to keep Microraptors should invest in a very large wire mesh cage or a small aviary (just like Velociraptors, these dinosaurs are master escape artists), containing a few tall trees or upright logs for climbing. Also note that these dinosaurs are exceptionally poor swimmers, and can easily drown in deep water!

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