JOURNAL ARTICLE

This exquisite fossil reveals the evolution of bird flight.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 7. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: GRAMLING, CAROLYN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a newly discovered specimen of Archaeopteryx, the oldest known bird, which provides significant insights into the evolution of flight. Researchers highlight the exceptional preservation of the fossil, allowing detailed examination of its anatomy, feathers, and soft tissues. The specimen, acquired by Chicago's Field Museum in 2022, is nearly complete and reveals specialized feathers that may indicate a key advancement in feathered flight. This discovery contributes to ongoing debates about the evolution of flight in feathered dinosaurs, suggesting that powered flight may have evolved multiple times rather than from a single ancestor. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/07, Vol. 207, Issue 7, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Anatomy and Physiology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:185712251
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