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Fossil feather may explain why some birds survived
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: A highly preserved fossil feather from the dinosaur era could help clarify why only some bird lineages survived the asteroid impact that ended the dinosaurs. Researchers say the feather’s preservation may provide evidence relevant to survival differences among birds after the mass extinction.
WHO: Researchers studying the fossil feather
WHAT: A well-preserved dinosaur-era fossil feather is expected to shed light on why some birds survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid while others did not.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The fossil feather’s preservation is expected to provide evidence relevant to survival differences among birds after the asteroid impact.
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