The kiwi, a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand, may seem like an unlikely candidate for having a giant cousin. However, recent scientific discoveries have revealed a surprising link between the kiwi and the extinct elephant bird of Madagascar. The Kiwi's Giant Cousin DNA analysis has shown that the elephant bird, a massive flightless bird that once roamed … [Read more...] about Kiwis: The Birds with the Largest Eggs in the World
evolution
Perfectly Preserved Dinosaur Embryo Found Inside Fossilized Egg
An extremely rare, completely articulated dinosaur embryo was discovered inside a fossilized egg that had been accumulating dust in a museum storage space in China for more than ten years. The fetal specimen, estimated to be between 66 and 72 million years old, indicates a remarkable connection between dinosaurs and contemporary birds. The unhatched species, an … [Read more...] about Perfectly Preserved Dinosaur Embryo Found Inside Fossilized Egg
Why Does Evolution Keep Creating Crabs Out of Everything?
If you've spent enough time online, you've probably heard the meme that claims everything eventually turns into crabs. The meme claims that whether you are a fish or Sean Penn, you will eventually turn into a crab. This is obviously just a joke, but it's based on some amusing evolution. Because, as you can see, everything in nature (luckily just crustaceans) appears to be … [Read more...] about Why Does Evolution Keep Creating Crabs Out of Everything?