"David Attenborough's Namesake Fossil Rewrites Bird Evolution History"

A newly discovered fossil bird, named Imparavis attenboroughi in honor of Sir David Attenborough, has pushed back the era of toothless birds by 50 million years. This bird, a member of the enantiornithines group, evolved toothlessness much earlier than previously thought, challenging the understanding of bird evolution. The fossil, found in northeastern China, exhibits unique wing bones suggesting powerful flight capabilities and a potentially unique diet. The discovery sheds light on the complex evolutionary history of birds and their diverse adaptations.