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 10 months 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 10 months ago
webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 10 months ago
People can still consider an idea even if its wrong.
The title therefore is technically true.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 10 months ago
TIL :)
People’s voice: Shall we leave it up or remove it?
sunyata@mander.xyz 10 months ago
Add a tag of shame to the title.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 10 months ago
Done. :)
woop_woop@lemmy.world 10 months ago
It is definitely an awesome looking critter though