CT scans reveal birds' built-in air conditioners
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 00:01
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Birds' beaks come in an incredible range of shapes and sizes, adapted for survival in environments around the world. But as a new study from The Auk: Ornithological Advances reveals, there's even more to bird beaks than meets the eye—the insides of birds' bills are filled with complex structures that help them meet the demands of hot climates.