CT scans also indicate Archaeopteryx had nerve endings in the end of its beak—part of what’s known as a bill-tip organ. Again ...

Researchers in China have discovered a rare Jurassic bird fossil. The remains of the animal sheds light on the evolution of early birds.

“For decades,” explained Worthy, “the extinction of New Zealand’s birds was viewed primarily through the lens of human ...

After consulting texts on bird anatomy, O’Connor realized what they were: oral papillae. “Imagine if the flesh on the roof of ...

Flying is really hard work. Compared to walking, swimming, or running, flying is the form of movement that takes the most ...

The discovery takes us to Chicago, where a mysterious specimen arrived encased in rock at the Field Museum in 2022. It was ...

One of Earth’s first birds had modern bird-like mouth features that evolved to handle food efficiently and meet the energy ...

Scientists have unearthed a collection of million-year-old fossils in a New Zealand cave, offering unprecedented insights into the region's prehistoric ecosystem.

The fossils offer a rare glimpse into a cataclysmic event that brought a sudden end to the greatest explosion of life in our ...

In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in ...

Once overlooked, Morocco has emerged as a focal point of human prehistory, with new discoveries and a landmark report ...