150-year-old mystery about the identity of an 'extinct' giant crane solved
Researchers at Bournemouth University have uncovered the truth about a giant crane species that went extinct thousands of years ago. After 150 years of mystery, scientists now know what the bird looked like and where it lived in Europe. The discovery was published in a scientific journal.
Why it's good news: It reveals a long-held secret about the natural world, expanding our understanding of Earth's history.
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