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47-Million-Year-Old Owl Fossil Sheds Light on Nocturnal Evolution

47-Million-Year-Old Owl Fossil Sheds Light on Nocturnal Evolution

A remarkably preserved owl fossil from Germany, including its last meal, offers rare insight into the species’ ancient behavior. The find helps narrow when owls predominantly became nocturnal.

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Perfectly preserved owl fossil from 47 million years ago could help to solve a major evolutionary mystery

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