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Scientists Astonished to Find 30,000-Yr-Old Griffon Vulture Feathers Preserved in Ash of Erupting Volcano
This discovery challenges long-held beliefs about fossilization, suggesting that more ancient treasures may be hidden in ...
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30,000-year-old fossilized vulture feathers 'nothing like what we usually see' preserved in volcanic ash
"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 ...
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From Extinction to Abundance: The Cretan Wildcat’s Remarkable Return
The Cretan wildcat, known locally as the furogatos, is the island’s only wild cat and the largest carnivore on Crete.
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30,000-year-old fossilized vulture feathers 'nothing like what we usually see' preserved in volcanic ash
The griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), which was initially uncovered in the Colli Albani volcanic complex southeast of Rome, Italy, in 1889, was found in incredibly good condition — it even had ...