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Montana State Graduate Reveals Ancient Arctic Bird Nesting

6/2/2025

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Montana State University proudly honored its graduates on May 9, 2025. In an exciting revelation, alumna Lauren Wilson's groundbreaking study in *Science* uncovers that ancient birds nested in the Arctic 73 million years ago. Fossils from Alaska's Prince Creek Formation challenge our perceptions of avian life in harsh climates, offering a fresh perspective on their ecological adaptations.

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Montana State University proudly honored its graduates on May 9, 2025. In an exciting revelation, alumna Lauren Wilson's groundbreaking study in *Science* uncovers that ancient birds nested in the Arctic 73 million years ago. Fossils from Alaska's Prince Creek Formation challenge our perceptions of avian life in harsh climates, offering a fresh perspective on their ecological adaptations.