Biology
Climate Change and Plate Tectonics Shaped Evolution of Modern Birds, Researchers Say
The evolution of modern birds was largely shaped by Earth's changing geography and climate. In a recent study, researchers discovered the birds we know today share a common ancestor that arose in South America 90 million years ago.
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