The Ascent of Birds Scientific research

The Ascent of Birds Scientific researchWhen and where did the ancestors of modern birds evolve? How did these early birds spread across the globe and give rise to the 10,600 plus species we recognise today? Based on the latest scientific discoveries, The Ascent of Birds sets out to answer these fundamental questions.

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