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Feather Preserved in Dinosaur Dung Could Explain Why Birds Survived Mass Extinction
A fossilized feather preserved inside dinosaur dung may explain how certain birds survived a mass extinction.
Extinction
6 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says
A global report reveals that 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, with one in nine currently threatened with extinction.
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Exceptionally Preserved Bird Feathers Found in 66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Coprolite
Recent science coverage explores how birds managed to outlive the other dinosaurs.
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The asteroid that ended the dinosaur age struck Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula about 66 million years ago, and the sulphur-rich rocks beneath it helped turn a roughly 10-kilometre object into a global climate disaster
Recent scientific coverage revisits the dinosaur extinction event, highlighting new details about the asteroid impact.
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Scientists debunk long-held myth about the most famous animal extinction
Recent scientific findings are challenging the long-held belief that dodo birds were unintelligent, revealing a complex sensory world.
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Researchers identify class of 'oddball' meteorite that killed the dinosaurs
Scientists have identified a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago.