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Fossil feathers preserved inside dinosaur poop could help explain why some birds survived the dinosaur mass extinction
September 10, 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 10 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:

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Fossil feathers preserved inside dinosaur poop could help explain why some birds survived the dinosaur mass extinction

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Birds evolved from dinosaurs. They share a common ancestor and physical traits -some dinosaurs even had feathers. But while these dinosaurs are thought to have had "fuzzy" or "downy" feathers, ancient bir . . .

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