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A Feather Found in Dinosaur Poop Might Explain How Birds Beat Extinction

NYT Science Thursday 17 September 2026, 13:39 UTC By K. R. Callaway 1 min read
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It’s the only example of a dinosaur-era feather found within rock that wasn’t completely flattened through the centuries.

It’s the only example of a dinosaur-era feather found within rock that wasn’t completely flattened through the centuries.
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