It’s now widely accepted that birds evolved from dinosaurs, but imagine telling that to a 19th-century fossil collector.

Scientists were finally given access to a remarkable Archaeopteryx fossil that’s allowed them to better understand exactly how the earliest known bird could fly.

Scientists were finally given access to a remarkable Archaeopteryx fossil that’s allowed them to better understand exactly how the earliest known bird could fly.

Discoveries from a well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil reveal new insights into early bird evolution, showcasing unique features like specialized feathers and an immobile skull.

A new analysis of a pigeon-sized Archaeopteryx fossil in the collection of the Field Museum in Chicago is revealing an array of previously unknown features of the earliest-known bird, providing ...

Archaeopteryx is the fossil that proved Darwin right. It's the oldest known fossil bird, and it helps show that all birds— including the ones alive today—are dinosaurs. And while the first ...

Imagine peering into your backyard and spotting a creature whose ancestors once thundered across ancient landscapes alongside ...

The Archaeopteryx fossils are so rare they are named by order of discovery and by location of display. The 10th specimen, known as the Thermopolis Specimen, typically housed at the Wyoming Dinosaur ...

Scientists still debate whether Archaeopteryx could truly fly. The foot of the Thermopolis Specimen lacks a reversed toe, a key adaptation for perching in modern birds. This suggests it may have ...

The Archaeopteryx fossils are so rare they are named by order of discovery and by location of display. The 10th specimen, known as the Thermopolis Specimen, typically housed at the Wyoming Dinosaur ...

"The opening date will include a number of Archaeopteryx-themed activities throughout the Museum, featuring activities and a story time in the Crown Family PlayLab for children ages 2-6," the ...