New research explains the flight of the earliest bird
A recent study has shed light on the takeoff method of Archaeopteryx, the oldest bird species known to science. Instead of using a sudden, forceful wing flap to get into the air, researchers suggest the creature likely achieved flight by performing a sequence of vigorous leaps. Experts conclude that Archaeopteryx primarily used its legs to gain the necessary momentum for takeoff before its wings eventually sustained its flight.
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