Long-Toed Bird Preserved In Amber For 99 Million Years
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A fossil of a bird with unusually long toes has been found preserved in amber. The bird is estimated to be around 99 million years old. The discovery of the bird's exceptionally long toes has been noted by several outlets, with some describing the feature as bizarre or extreme.
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