'One-of-a-Kind' Fossil From Age of Dinosaurs Reveals New Early Bird Species
Researchers hope the "exquisitely preserved" fossil will cast new light on an enduring mystery in paleontology.
Bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of avian intelligence
A 'one of a kind' fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution.
'One-of-a-kind' skull fossil from Brazil reveals bird brain evolution
The brains of today's birds facilitate a level of cognitive prowess and behavioral complexity rivaled only by mammals. But how the avian brain evolved over many millions of years from an ancestral dinosaurian form has long puzzled scientists.
‘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.
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,
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 ...
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LA has a new community dinosaur! But don’t mispronounce its name: Gnatalie.
The Natural History Museum has a new “front porch” — a 75,000-square-foot exhibition space that’s free and open to the public starting Sunday.
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Armored dinosaur could withstand the impact of a high-speed car crash, thanks to the 'bulletproof vest' over its plate armor
The new research suggests that this dinosaur's armor was adapted for fighting between members of Borealopelta markmitchelli.
Great Dane Who Roars Like a Dinosaur Gives Sister the Funniest Look Over Her 'Little Grumble'
The instigator in this situation is Appa, the oldest. His sister, Pepa, didn't mind when he was trying to literally rumble ...
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Dinosaur Behavior: What We Know and How We Know It
Dr. David Hone, a dinosaur expert, writes about dinosaur behavior, including grooming, feeding, fighting, mating, and group ...
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Ep. 342 - Dinosaurs on the block: 145-million-year-old fossil up for grabs
Valued at millions of dollars, its sale could set a new milestone in the booming market ... But despite looking like the ...