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Ancient Antarctic Skull Reveals Bird Evolution Insights

2/19/2025

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A remarkable find in Antarctica reveals a nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai, a diving bird from the Late Cretaceous era that defied the mass extinction that claimed the dinosaurs. Its distinctive characteristics hint at its role as a precursor to modern birds, igniting passionate discussions about avian evolution and our planet's prehistoric past.

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A remarkable find in Antarctica reveals a nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai, a diving bird from the Late Cretaceous era that defied the mass extinction that claimed the dinosaurs. Its distinctive characteristics hint at its role as a precursor to modern birds, igniting passionate discussions about avian evolution and our planet's prehistoric past.