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Dinosaur-era feathers sealed in amber

Pigment and fine details preserved in a new collection

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

Bits of filaments and feathers trapped in amber 79 million years ago offer an unusually wide-ranging view of what late dinosaurs and early birds were wearing.

ANCIENT FEATHERS A cluster of small barbs (shown), which once branched off a main feather upright, show remains of pigment but not interlocking hooks.