Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs

The Guardian Environment4/26/2026

Summary

Scientists believe that avian skulls can provide insights into the behavior of long-extinct dinosaurs, such as T. rex. Research indicates that early birds exhibited traits similar to T. rex, with some species demonstrating tool use, planning abilities, and basic forms of empathy, as evidenced by laboratory tests showing that emus can recognize differing experiences among other birds.

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