A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived

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Published on September 10, 2026 • Originally reported by Ari Daniel. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This fossilized feather dates back 66 million years to the late Cretaceous. "It is, without a doubt, the best feather we

An extremely well preserved fossil feather could reveal why some birds survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid, and others did not.

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