feathers
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Gorgeous Fossil Shows Ancient Bird With a Pair of Super-Sexy Tail Feathers
Introducing Yuanchuavis, an extinct bird that lived 120 million years ago in what is now China. Its elaborate tail feathers appear to contain a mix of functional and decorative characteristics, scientists say, revealing new insights into the evolution of ancient birds.
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First Dinosaur Feather Ever Discovered Isn’t What Scientists Thought
Using advanced imaging technology, scientists have shown that a fossilized feather uncovered in the 19th century likely didn’t belong to the bird-like Archaeopteryx as conventionally believed.
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Winged Archaeopteryx Dino Could Fly, But Scientists Just Don’t Know How
Owing to its distinctly bird-like features, Archaeopteryx is one of the most intriguing dinosaurs known to science. Since its discovery some 150 years ago, palaeontologists have wondered if the Late Jurassic dinosaur could actually fly. New research suggests the answer is yes – but its flying style was unlike anything seen today in modern birds.
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X-Ray Images Of Bird Feathers Hold The Secret To Dinosaur Colours
Textbook illustrations and museum dioramas could soon be even more accurate in their depiction of the rich colours of long-extinct animals like dinosaurs. An international team of scientists used advanced X-ray imaging techniques to map out elements related to pigmentation in modern birds of prey, which they will use to reconstruct the likely colour patterns…