The recent X-ray analysis revealed a surprising connection between the chemical structure of modern bird feathers like the kutilang and the dinosaur feathers from the past. The findings indicate that both have many similarities, especially in their protein arrangement. How is this possible? Here is an interesting story about the kutilang bird, which is believed to have dinosaur ancestry!

This new finding not only shows that proteins can be preserved in fossils for over 125 million years, but also expands our understanding of ancient feather evolution. This discovery goes beyond what scientists previously believed and broadens our understanding of the timeframe involved in the development of ancient feathers.