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Birds of Stone - Chinese Avian Fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs (Hardcover)
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Birds of Stone - Chinese Avian Fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs (Hardcover)
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When fossils of birds from China's Jehol region first appeared in
scientific circles, the world took notice. These Mesozoic
masterpieces are between 120 and 131 million years old and reveal
incredible details that capture the diversity of ancient bird life.
Paleontologists all over the world began to collaborate with
Chinese colleagues as new and wondrous fossil-related discoveries
became regular events. The pages of National Geographic and major
scientific journals described the intricate views of feathers as
well as food still visible in the guts of these ancient birds. Now,
for the first time, a sweeping collection of the most interesting
of Jehol's avian fossils is on display in this beautiful book.
Birds of Stone makes visible the unexpected avian diversity that
blanketed the earth just a short time (geologically speaking) after
a dinosaur lineage gave rise to the first birds. Our visual journey
through these fossils is guided by Luis M. Chiappe, a world expert
on early birds, and Meng Qingjin, a leading figure in China's
natural history museum community. Together, they help us understand
the "meaning" of each fossil by providing straightforward
narratives that accompany the full-page photographs of the Jehol
discoveries. Anyone interested in the history of life-from
paleontologists to inquisitive birders-will find Birds of Stone an
irresistible feast for the eyes and mind.
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