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How did birds survive while dinosaurs went extinct?

Birds and dinosaurs lived together for millions of years, but only toothless birds survived the asteroid impact that upended life on Earth.

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Discovery of this new fossil could reshape bird evolution theories

Trending News: Researchers have discovered the fossilized remains of a bird-like dinosaur named Fujianvenator prodigiosus in southeastern China. The unique creature

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Leggy dinosaur species could be the latest feathery clue to bird evolution

The Fujianvenator prodigiosus was a pheasant-sized swamp creature that lived around 150 million years ago.

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Fossil of a bird-like dinosaur could advance evolution understanding

The bird-like dinosaur from the Jurassic period had a "bizarre assembly" of features, researchers said.

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Thick ones, pointy ones – how albatross beaks evolved to match their prey

Just as Darwin’s finches evolved specialised beaks to target prey, 3D modelling of 61 museum specimens reveals albatross beaks vary in size and shape for different diets. They can also drink seawater.

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