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DNA analysis reveals that a giant bird species thought extinct for thousands of years has actually survived into the modern era.
A venomous primate thought to be extinct for nearly 90 years has been rediscovered in residential backyards.
A fossilized feather preserved inside dinosaur dung may explain how certain birds survived a mass extinction.
A global report reveals that 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, with one in nine currently threatened with extinction.
Recent science coverage explores how birds managed to outlive the other dinosaurs.
Recent scientific coverage revisits the dinosaur extinction event, highlighting new details about the asteroid impact.
Recent scientific findings are challenging the long-held belief that dodo birds were unintelligent, revealing a complex sensory world.
Scientists have identified a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago.