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A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived

Sep 10, 2026 · Ari Daniel

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A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived
This fossilized feather dates back 66 million years to the late Cretaceous.
This fossilized feather dates back 66 million years to the late Cretaceous.

An extremely well preserved fossil feather could reveal why some birds survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid, and others did not.

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