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A fossil feather preserved inside dinosaur poop could help explain why birds survived the mass extinction
September 10, 2026Press release type:
Welcome to the jungle: newly-discovered snake named after Slash from Guns N’ Roses
August 20, 2026Press release type:
Field Museum Establishes Endowed Legal Fellowship Honoring Cultural Heritage Law Pioneer Dr. Patty Gerstenblith
July 29, 2026Press release type:
“Feathered dragon” had some of the longest tail feathers ever found on a fossil bird
May 27, 2026Press release type:
ScienceFossil Bird CollectionsBird CollectionsZoology CollectionsGeology CollectionsArchaeopteryxCrushed BirdBirdsFossilsdragonThis newly-discovered blue octopus from the Galápagos Islands could curl up in the palm of your hand
May 24, 2026Press release type:
Pokémon Reveals New Merchandise for Upcoming Pokémon Fossil Museum Exhibition
May 19, 2026Press release type:
