There were also birds in the Cretaceous
2005/03/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria
It was discovered in 1992, but now they have discovered that the fossil was of an unknown bird species, Vegavis iaai, who lived in the Cretaceous, at the time of the dinosaurs.
Among the experts it has been discussed whether the ancestors of current birds lived in the Cretaceous. If it were so—and this is demonstrated by the V fossil. IAAI—, means that dinosaurs survived that situation that made them disappear.
The fossil of this bird was found in Antarctica, but when it was very fragile, when they began to study it, they were removed with fear of its destruction. Now, using X-ray tomography, they have also seen the bones hiding the rock and have classified this ancient bird species in the group of antserbials, that is, in the same group of geese, ducks, etc. From today on.
