According to EcoWorldy, the fossil of the oldest known bird has been located in Laioning Province of Inner Mongolia. The fossil bird is an early avian ancestor called Epidexipteryx, a member of the peculiar dinosaur family Scansoriopterygidae, or "climbing wings". Researchers hypothesize that this avian organism crept stealthly from tree branch to tree branch using its elaborate feathers for balance. The Epidexipteryx, however, was not able to fly, for it did not obtain wings, but small, stout arms instead. It is believed that the Epidexipteryx is the species that evolved into today's modern bird and lived on Earth between 152 and 168 million years ago. This outdates the oldest known bird prior to this discovery, which is the Archaeopteryx that lived 125 million years ago.
I believe this is a truly remarkable discovery. The modern bird is a vital part of Earth's universal ecosystem and even in the human world. It is important for us to know and understand the modern bird's origen, and to be able to trace its evolution. Also, this discovery is monumental in the archeological world. The fossil records of many species are incomplete, consisting of holes and gaps that lead to uncertanty about how that specie evolved. It is possible that the discovery of the Epidexipteryx fossil can demonstrate the mutation that triggered the evolution of today's modern bird.
I believe this is a truly remarkable discovery. The modern bird is a vital part of Earth's universal ecosystem and even in the human world. It is important for us to know and understand the modern bird's origen, and to be able to trace its evolution. Also, this discovery is monumental in the archeological world. The fossil records of many species are incomplete, consisting of holes and gaps that lead to uncertanty about how that specie evolved. It is possible that the discovery of the Epidexipteryx fossil can demonstrate the mutation that triggered the evolution of today's modern bird.
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