Daily Archives: September 24, 2012

Archaeopteryx – First Bird or Transitional Species?

September 24, 2012 at 11:01 pm

The archaeopteryx was long considered to be the transitional form the between reptiles and birds—the evolutionary link between non-avian dinosaurs and birds. First discovered in 1861 immediately after the publication of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, this ancient species—about 150 million years old—had teeth, a flat sternum, a long, bony tail, gastralia, and three […]

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Pelecanus Onocrotalus – Great White Pelican

September 24, 2012 at 2:48 am

The Great White Pelican is indeed one of the most interesting birds in the avian species. It is capable of the feats of multiple birds, such as extended flight, and even swimming. However, the characteristic that makes this bird unique is the fact that it has a “gular pouch” within it’s beak. However, before I […]

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