Bird feathers preserved in 99-million-year-old amber reveal insights into the connection between modern birds and dinosaurs. The discovery helps understand the role of molting in the extinction of some early bird species. Enantiornithines, a group of birds, were the only dinosaurs to survive the asteroid strike that wiped out non-avian dinosaurs. Molting, the shedding and regrowth of feathers, played a significant role in the fate of Enantiornithines. Feathers are complex structures that cannot be repaired, necessitating the molting process. The study highlights the importance of molting for various bird functions such as flight, swimming, and warmth. Modern birds typically undergo … Continue reading 99 Million Year Old Amber Reveals Dinosaur-Bird Connection and molting Mysteries: Feathered Time Capsule