Loon-like waterfowl from dinosaur-era Antarctica is oldest 'modern' bird
Near the end of the age of dinosaurs, a bird resembling today's loons and grebes dove for fish and other prey in the perilous ...
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69-million-year-old fossil reveals ancient diving bird in Antarctica
Vegavis, an ancient bird from Antarctica, identified as the oldest modern bird ancestor with specialized fish-hunting adaptations.
69-million-year-old skull found in Antarctica is oldest ‘modern’ bird
The near-complete fossil skull, unearthed on Vega Island near the Antarctic Peninsula, reveals a bird that thrived in the ...
Michigan geese, angry owner change protocol for killing flock exposed to bird flu
A Michigan animal sanctuary owner alleged state authorities were inhumane when they culled her birds. She changed the state's H5N1 depopulation code.
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Loon-like waterfowl from dinosaur-era Antarctica is oldest 'modern' bird
It instead had a spear-shaped beak like a loon ... its skull is similar to that of loons and grebes - birds that snap their jaws closed against the resistive forces of water in pursuit of fish ...
4 Signature Pontiac Design Features That Defined The Brand
Pontiac was a cornerstone of GM's lineup for more than 75 years. During that span, the brand introduced a few design features ...
Where to see bald eagles — now, officially our nation’s bird — in Colorado
We can’t make any promises, but there are quite a few destinations along the Front Range where bald eagle sightings are ...