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Fossil - Bird. Confuciusornis. Lower Cretaceous. This specimen is a well preserved female bird with extensive organic preservation-carbonized skin and feathers covering some of the well preserved bones- The right wing and leg
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Fossil - Bird. Confuciusornis. Lower Cretaceous. This specimen is a well preserved female bird with extensive organic preservation-carbonized skin and feathers covering some of the well preserved bones- The right wing and leg
CAN-2193
Fossil - Bird. Confuciusornis. Lower Cretaceous.
China
This specimen is a well preserved female bird with extensive organic preservation-carbonized skin and feathers covering some of the well preserved bones, the right wing and leg and a small portion of the beak has been chewed by a burrowing animal shortly after the creature died.
John Cancalosi
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Time Traveling with CAN-2193 - A Feathered Friend's Fossil Tale!
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. Step into the prehistoric world as we unveil the incredible journey of CAN-2193, a fossilized Confuciusornis bird from the Lower Cretaceous era. This well-preserved female specimen is truly a sight to behold, with its carbonized skin and feathers adorning its delicate bones. But wait! There's more to this ancient avian than meets the eye. As if frozen in time, we can see evidence of an unexpected twist in its story. A mischievous burrowing animal couldn't resist taking a nibble on this feathered beauty shortly after it met its demise. Talk about post-mortem snacking! CAN-2193 takes us back millions of years to witness nature's quirks firsthand. It reminds us that even in prehistoric times, life was full of surprises and unexpected encounters – just like today! This photograph by John Cancalosi transports us straight into China's rich paleontological history. With every intricate detail captured flawlessly, it serves as a window through time for all those curious about our planet's past inhabitants. So come along on this thrilling adventure through ages long gone! Let CAN-2193 be your guide as you explore the wonders of ancient birds and marvel at their remarkable preservation. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey where science meets imagination!
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