Still, birds have diverged in crucial ways from their reptilian predecessors. One vital turning point was their development of larger brains, which spurred changes in skull size and shape. Unlike many ...

Modern birds are the living relatives of dinosaurs. Take a look at the features of flightless birds like chickens and ostriches that walk upright on two hind legs, or predators like eagles ... the ...

As semi-aquatic predators, they are highly adaptable ... and functional long after sustaining severe injuries. A Thick Skull and Natural Armor Burmese pythons have a reinforced skull structure ...

Animation of a theropod dinosaur skull, showing muscle forces. Credit: Alec Wilken, Casey Holiday The benefits of 'wiggly' skulls Modern birds, as well as other animals like snakes and fishes ...

New research shows how physical changes in the skull affected ... features of flightless birds like chickens and ostriches that walk upright on two hind legs, or predators like eagles and hawks ...

Modern birds are the living relatives of dinosaurs. Take a look at the features of flightless birds like chickens and ostriches that walk upright on two hind legs, or predators like eagles and ...

That's according to researchers in a study that say as their brains grew, birds' skulls became more flexible, unlocking new ways to eat, move and survive. Researchers think that this shift in skull ...