22ND october 205
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Explore the fascinating birds whose ancestors date back millions of years and are still with us.
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Often called a living fossil, the Hoatzin lives in the Amazon rainforest. Its chicks even have claws on their wings, a trait similar to ancient bird-dinosaurs
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The Ostrich is the largest living bird and traces its lineage back around 56 million years. It shows how some bird lines retained ancient traits despite changing environments.
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The Sandhill Crane has been around for more than 10 million years. Fossil evidence links it to birds that lived alongside mammoths, making it one of the oldest surviving species.
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Native to the remote forests of New Caledonia, the Kagu may trace its lineage back over 30 million years. Its isolated habitat helped preserve its ancient traits.
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The group of birds called Loon have remained relatively unchanged for around 50 million years. Their specialized diving bodies and solid bones show ancient adaptations.
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