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Ancient Birds Nesting in Arctic for 73 Million Years!

6/11/2025

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Birds have been nesting in the Arctic for an astonishing 73 million years, far earlier than scientists previously believed. Fossils uncovered in Alaska's Prince Creek Formation, including juvenile bones, reveal that these ancient birds were breeding during the Late Cretaceous period. This groundbreaking discovery transforms our understanding of avian evolution and the resilience of Arctic ecosystems.

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Birds have been nesting in the Arctic for an astonishing 73 million years, far earlier than scientists previously believed. Fossils uncovered in Alaska's Prince Creek Formation, including juvenile bones, reveal that these ancient birds were breeding during the Late Cretaceous period. This groundbreaking discovery transforms our understanding of avian evolution and the resilience of Arctic ecosystems.