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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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The discovery began when Aaron Bean, a professional horticulturalist who was helping band birds on a large outback property in Queensland, noticed an unusual plant growing in the landscape.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
“You could hear the water trickling down and birds singing, and we had a nice spring breeze,” the country singer and “Yellowstone” actor told Vogue, which had an exclusive on the event.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
But no voice calls, no birds sing; the stillness is untroubled by any living creature save one.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
While no known tours to the landfill exist, Juan Manuel Pavlov, the regional tourism chief, told AFP he had got wind of some agencies visiting the area, reportedly in search of rare birds.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
‘Ten o’clock it starts. The room will fill up over the next half an hour. These are the early birds who want to make sure they get a good seat!’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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