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Newly Discovered Archaeopteryx Fossil Reveals Key Clues About the Evolution of Flight

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Newly Discovered Archaeopteryx Fossil Reveals Key Clues About the Evolution of Flight

A newly analyzed Archaeopteryx fossil reveals specialized wing feathers and cranial features that deepen our understanding of early bird flight evolution.

June 8, 2025