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“Paleontologists have tried to turn Archaeopteryx into an earth-bound, feathered dinosaur. But it's not. It is a bird, a perching bird. And no amount of 'paleobabble' is going to change that.”

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Alan Feduccia
Alan Feduccia

Alan Feduccia is a renowned ornithologist and paleontologist, born on April 25, 1943. His research focuses on the origin and evolution of birds, particularly on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds. Feduccia's works and theories have had a profound impact on the field of ornithology. more

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