Date of first de-extinction?
MetaculusFEB 27 2024
This study aligns with the recent discovery of a section of bird DNA that didn't mix for millions of years, misleading scientists about bird relationships. This anomaly, dating back to the dinosaur extinction, could explain why bird fossils from much earlier than expected are now being found, reshaping our understanding of avian evolution.
Studies like this bring us closer and closer to a full understanding of the Jurassic period, including the origins of dinosaurs. Their potential undiscovered origins in equatorial regions, for example, suggest vast unexplored territories. As fossil record gaps prove our understanding remains incomplete, more research is needed.