Thank you! Now I have learned something even MORE interesting, and can still enjoy the cool Hoatzin!
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woop_woop@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
This isn’t true: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoatzin
… Since Archaeopteryx had three functional claws on each wing, some earlier systematists speculated that the hoatzin was descended from it, because nestling hoatzins have two functional claws on each wing. Modern researchers, however, hypothesize that the young hoatzin’s claws are of more recent origin… A similar trait is seen in turacos, whose nestlings use claws on their wings to climb in trees.
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 4 weeks ago
People can still consider an idea even if its wrong.
The title therefore is technically true.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 4 weeks ago
TIL :)
People’s voice: Shall we leave it up or remove it?
sunyata@mander.xyz 4 weeks ago
Add a tag of shame to the title.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 4 weeks ago
Done. :)
woop_woop@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
It is definitely an awesome looking critter though