Riversleigh fossils reveal extinct ground-dwelling bird, advancing understanding of Australia's evolution

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A new fossil discovery at Australia's Riversleigh site reveals an extinct ground-dwelling bird species, shedding light on the continent's evolutionary past. The 17-18 million-year-old fossil, a wrist bone, belongs to a large relative of modern lyrebirds, indicating a long history for these unique avian species in Australia. Riversleigh is a globally significant fossil site, providing crucial evidence for understanding the evolutionary journey of Australia's diverse fauna over millions of years.


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