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From dinosaurs to chickens: How feathers first evolved
Scientists now believe that feathers didn’t just appear suddenly in birds. Instead, they evolved step by step from much ...
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30,000-year-old fossilized vulture feathers 'nothing like what we usually see' preserved in volcanic ash
"Fossil feathers are usually preserved in ancient mudrocks laid down in lakes or lagoons. The fossil vulture is preserved in ash deposits, which is extremely unusual," study lead author Valentina ...
Elderly penguins are retiring in style on their own island at this Boston aquarium
The New England Aquarium in Boston has opened a new private island for their elderly African penguins, where they can eat and ...
From dinosaurs to birds: The origins of feather formation
Feathers are among the most complex cutaneous appendages in the animal kingdom. While their evolutionary origin has been ...
Chickens sprouted dino-like feathers when scientists messed with the Sonic Hedgehog gene
Scientists uncovered a key genetic pathway in the origin of feathers, but they found that evolution is stubborn in turning ...
Volcanic ash preserved the feathers of this 30,000-years-old vulture in exquisite detail
This discovery marks the first-ever record of such preservation, representing an entirely new form of soft tissue ...
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Judge Sentences Couple Accused of Adopting Black Children 'Basically as Slaves': 'You Put Them in Hell'
A West Virginia judge tears into the "reprehensible and narcissistic" defense of the white couple she says have shown no remorse nor apologized for the allegations of abuse of the adopted Black ...
A sign asking residents not to feed the birds in the area has ruffled some feathers in Nelson
A “sign that reads "do not feed the birds" has ruffled the feathers of some Nelson residents.
Immaculate Feather Fossil Reveals the Unlikely Preserving Power of Volcanoes
A 30,000-year-old vulture feather from Central Italy was preserved down to the microscopic level by volcanic rock.
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New fossil discovery reveals how volcanic deposits can preserve the microscopic details of animal tissues
An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can ...
King cobra vs peacock: Which animal would win in a fight
The king cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake, and the peacock, known for its vibrant feathers, stand out in nature.
WOLF Sanctuary rescues captive-born wolf dogs, including one from Tiger King’s zoo
An animal sanctuary in Larimer County is a safe haven for wolf dogs, animals that are part dog and part wolf. It currently houses more than 20 rescued from abusive pasts, including one from Joe ...