Tiny ancient fossil from Spain shows birds flew over the heads of dinosaurs

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 13:50 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A new discovery documents the intricate arrangement of the muscles and ligaments that controlled the main feathers of the wing of an ancient bird, supporting the notion that at least some of the most ancient birds performed aerodynamic feats in a fashion similar to those of many living birds.

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