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New Type of Fossilization Revealed by Griffon Vulture Found in Volcanic Ash


A surprising discovery in the feathers of a fossil vulture from central Italy has revealed that volcanic deposits can preserve delicate tissue structures in unprecedented detail, offering new insights into the fossilisation process.

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