Fossils suggest birds may have four-winged ancestor

Thursday, January 23, 2003

Fossils with leg feathers discovered in northeast China suggest birds may have a four-winged ancestor that glided from ancient trees above its dinosaur cousins long before two wings took over to power flight.

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