150-Million-Year-Old Feathered Dinosaur Fossil Proves Prehistoric Birds Lived Longer Than Previously Believed
A pristine fossil unearthed in northern Bavaria has now been determined to be the oldest fossil bird ever discovered. The fossil belongs to a type of Archaeopteryx, winged animals with dinosaur traits, like sharp teeth and a long tail. The newly discovered fossil reveals that these bird-like dinosaurs lived on several islands—though whether they flew there is still anyone’s guess.
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