'One-of-a-Kind' Fossil From Age of Dinosaurs Reveals New Early Bird Species
Paleontologists have revealed a previously unknown species of early bird following the discovery of a remarkable "one-of-a-kind" fossil. The prehistoric species, named Navaornis hestiae, lived approximately 80 million years ago—before the mass extinction event that wiped out all non-avian dinosaurs,
‘One of a kind’ fossil from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of bird intelligence
The fossil bird, which has been named Navaornis hestiae, lived approximately 80 million years ago in what is now Brazil, before the mass extinction event that killed all non-avian dinosaurs. It was discovered by palaeontologist William Nava, for whom the species is now named after.
Bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of avian intelligence
However, the brain anatomy of Navaornis poses a new question: how did opposite ... displays or other complex social behavior." "This discovery shows that some of the birds flying over the heads of dinosaurs already had a fully modern skull geometry more ...
80 million-year-old dinosaur-era fossil bird offers insight into brain evolution
Interestingly, this fossil fills a 70-million-year-long gap in our knowledge between the early bird-like dinosaurs (Archaeopteryx) and modern birds.
Prehistoric ‘bird brain’ fossil reveals evolution of avian intelligence
A bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals the roots of avian intelligence, according to a new study. The "one of a kind" fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved,
Dinosaur-Era Bird Fills A 70-Million-Year Gap In The Evolution Of Bird Intelligence
An almost perfect intermediate between Archaeopteryxand modern birds has been discovered with its skull preserved in extraordinary three-dimension. To find such an intact fossil bird that dates back to the Mesozoic is almost unheard of,
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Dinosaur bone discovery sparks new paleontological interest
In northern Tajikistan, in the Sughd region, scientists have discovered a dinosaur bone dated 85 million years ago. During ...
Dinosaurs discovered in ‘Chinese Pompeii’ actually died in extremely boring ways
Feathers and other intact soft tissue samples found in some of the fossils even helped prove that modern birds almost ...
Forget Rex, a new type of Tyrannosaurus has been discovered
Some bones forgotten in a drawer for more than 20 years turned out to be from a species of dinosaur never seen before.
Scientists Solve Riddle Of World’s Best-Preserved Dinosaurs
For more than 20 years, the Yixian Formation has produced exceptionally preserved fossils of feathered dinosaurs, but a new ...
Opening of N.J. dinosaur fossil park and museum pushed back for a 2nd time
Officials at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University were hoping to open this fall after a summer opening was ...
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Countdown to Discovery: Highly-anticipated Edelman Fossil Park & Museum opens March 2025
Just minutes from Philadelphia, Edelman Fossil Park & Museum has created a dinosaur lovers’ haven that invites guests to dive ...
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Fossil of new ancient mammal found in Colorado
"To me, it's always exciting to get to name something new, something ... or duck-billed dinosaurs, and tyrannosaurs. She ...
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Scientists identify new mammal ‘swamp dweller’ that coexisted with dinosaurs
In a recent study, paleontologists announced their discovery of an ancient mammal that lived around 70-75 million years ago ...
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Discovery of one of the oldest-ever reptile fossils could explain rise of dinosaurs
And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock ... lived 237 million years ago and was a precursor to dinosaurs were discovered, in the city of Paraiso do Sul, Rio Grande ...