Feathers are among the most complex cutaneous appendages in the animal kingdom. While their evolutionary origin has been ...
Scientists uncovered a key genetic pathway in the origin of feathers, but they found that evolution is stubborn in turning ...
The king cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake, and the peacock, known for its vibrant feathers, stand out in nature.
An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can ...
A 30,000-year-old vulture feather from Central Italy was preserved down to the microscopic level by volcanic rock.
"Fossil feathers are usually preserved in ancient mudrocks laid down in lakes or lagoons. The fossil vulture is preserved in ash deposits, which is extremely unusual," study lead author Valentina ...
Ancient mammals that lived in the time of dinosaurs were mostly the same dark-brown colour, according to a new study ...
South Carolina assembled in the interview room to preview the upcoming second round game against North Carolina. As per NCAA ...
The pressures of climate change may be strengthening bonds between unlikely allies in Central Australia's bird community as ...
A "very dehydrated and skinny" wood pigeon that was stuck behind a bedroom wall for a week has been rescued. Residents were ...
Feathers may have been very colorful in some species ... killing off tiny plants that drift in the ocean known as plankton, ...