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Ancient goose fossil overturns a decades-old theory about giant birds
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Scientists have discovered an ancient goose fossil in New Zealand's St Bathans region dating back to the Miocene era. This finding challenges previous evolutionary theories regarding the development of giant birds in the region.
In the mudstones of St Bathans, Central Otago, scientists have uncovered a fossil goose that adds a surprising twist to the evolutionary story of New Zealand’s birds. The deposits, dating to the early–middle Miocene (around 16–19 million years ago), ... [2849 chars]
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