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LONG-TAILED DUCK

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), female. Clangula hyemalis Linné, 1758Synonyms Anas glacialis (Linnaeus, 1766)Fuligula glacialisClangula glacialisHareida glacialis (Linnaeus)Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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LONG-TAILED DUCK

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), female. Clangula hyemalis Linné, 1758Synonyms Anas glacialis (Linnaeus, 1766)Fuligula glacialisClangula glacialisHareida glacialis (Linnaeus)Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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GLAUCOUS GULL

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus hyperboreus), juvenile. Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus). Larus hyperboreus Gunnerus, 1767 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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GLAUCOUS GULL

White-backed Gull (Larus hyperboreus). Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus). Larus hyperboreus Gunnerus, 1767 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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GLAUCOUS GULL

White-backed Gull (Larus hyperboreus). Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus). Larus hyperboreus Gunnerus, 1767 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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GLAUCOUS GULL

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus hyperboreus), adult. Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus). Larus hyperboreus Gunnerus, 1767 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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BARD-TAILED GODWIT

Limosa lapponica (Limosa lapponica). Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Limosa lapponica Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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BARD-TAILED GODWIT

Limosa lapponica (Limosa lapponica). Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Limosa lapponica Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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BARD-TAILED GODWIT

Limosa lapponica (Limosa lapponica). Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Limosa lapponica Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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Thailand: Two Monitor Lizards Hug in Bangkok

On September 4, 2025, a video captured two long-tailed monitor lizards standing on their hind legs and hugging on a Bangkok roadside, amusing passersby and viewers online.

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Blue Tit ( Cyanistes caeruleus, Mésange Bleue ) and A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) and a Great Tit ( Parus major, Mésange Charbonnière ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

A Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) An Eurasian Chaffinch ( Fringilla coelebs, Pinson des Arbres ) and a A Blue Tit ( Cyanistes caeruleus, Mésange Bleue ) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amazing variety of birds at a stone Basin during heatwave - Paris

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus, Orite a Longue Queue) bathing in a stone Basin in a garden in Rosny Sous Bois near Paris on August 2025 during heatwave with dryness and high temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animals Escape Heat in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 16, 2025 - Black-tailed wildebeests and antelopes are enjoying the cool in the shade of an animal theme park in Chongqing, China on July 16, 2025.

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China: Satellite Launch Illuminates Xi’an Sky

This is the breathtaking moment that a mysterious streak lit up the night sky, leaving a bright, long-tailed trail visible to local residents. On June 6, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, local residents captured video footage of an unidentified flying object slanting upward from the left horizon, trailing a luminous plume across the night sky. The streak appeared almost ethereal, expanded briefly, and then faded, captivating onlookers below. According to a report by People’s Daily, the remarkable light display had been caused by China’s successful launch of the Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet “04 group” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The video ended with the glowing tail dissipating into the dark sky, leaving only faint wisps as the rocket continued its journey into orbit.

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploitation Of Long-Tailed Macaques - Indonesia

A long-tailed macaque is seen during a 'Topeng Monyet' (masked monkey) performance on Marindal Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 14, 2025. Recent data from the Jakarta Animal Aid Network highlights the ongoing practice of torture and exploitation of long-tailed macaques in masked monkey shows across various regions. As a response, stricter law enforcement and increased public awareness regarding animal welfare are urgent solutions to end this cruel practice. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Wang Min, a researcher with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), works at his office at IVPP in Beijing, capital of China, on February 10, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey, was published in the latest issue of the journal Nature, on February 11, 2025, in B

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Wang Min (R), a researcher with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Zhou Zhonghe, an academician of CAS, discuss on possible directions in future research efforts on the fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis at an office of IVPP in Beijing, capital of China, on February 10, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropo

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Some members of the research team of fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis pose for a group photo at the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey (FIGS) in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, on February 11, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the FIGS, was published in the latest issue of the journal Nature, on February 11, 2025,in Beijing, China. Photo by Jiang Kehong/X

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Wang Min (R), a researcher with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Chen Runsheng, a professor-level senior engineer of Fujian Institute of Geological Survey (FIGS), check a replica of fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis, at the FIGS in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, on February 11, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleont

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Wang Min, a researcher with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), checks the sample of fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis at his office at IVPP in Beijing, capital of China, on February 10, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey, was published in the latest i

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Wang Min, a researcher with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), checks the sample of fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis at his office at IVPP in Beijing, capital of China, on February 10, 2025. The finger of his left hand points to the pygostyle fossil. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the FIGS, wa

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

File photo taken on November 5, 2023 shows researchers of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Fujian Institute of Geological Survey (FIGS) posing for a group photo at a field survey and excavation site in Zhenghe County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the FIGS, w

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

File drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows a field survey and excavation site in Zhenghe County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey, was published in the latest issue of the journal Nature, on February 11, 2025,in Beijing, China. Photo by Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology/Han

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

File photo taken on October 21, 2023 shows researchers of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and of the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey (FIGS) working at a field survey and excavation site in Zhenghe County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the FIGS, was publish

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Chen Runsheng, a professor-level senior engineer of Fujian Institute of Geological Survey (FIGS), explains on a restored image of the fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis at the FIGS in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, on February 11, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the FIGS, was published in the latest issue of the journal Nature, on February 11, 2025,in Beiji

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Chen Runsheng, a professor-level senior engineer of Fujian Institute of Geological Survey (FIGS), checks a sample under microscope at a laboratory of FIGS, in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, on February 11, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the FIGS, was published in the latest issue of the journal Nature, on February 11, 2025,in Beijing, China. Photo by Jiang Keh

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

This combo photo shows an image of the fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis (above) and a skeleton diagram. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey, was published in the latest issue of the journal Nature, on February 11, 2025,in Beijing, China. Photo by Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.C

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 show Wang Min (R), a researcher with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), checking a sample at a field survey and excavation site in Zhenghe County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and the Fujian Institute of Geological Survey, was pub

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The Oldest Short-Tailed Bird Fossil Discovered - China

Wang Min (L), a researcher with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Chen Runsheng, a professor-level senior engineer of Fujian Institute of Geological Survey (FIGS), poses for a photo at the FIGS, in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, on February 11, 2025. Chinese scientists have unearthed the oldest short-tailed bird fossil, dating back about 150 million years, in east China's Fujian Province. This suggests that birds might have originated earlier than previously thought. The fossilized bird Baminornis zhenghensis was discovered in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Its short tail ends in a compound bone called the pygostyle, a feature uniquely present in modern birds. This indicates that the body structure of modern birds emerged in the Late Jurassic Period, 20 million years earlier than previously known. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) and t