These 11 birds are living proof dinosaurs still walk among us
These 11 birds are more than just feathered creatures; they carry the legacy of dinosaurs in their bones, beaks and claws, reminding us that prehistoric life still soars in today’s skies.
From beaks to claws, these modern birds carry ancient traits that trace back to dinosaurs. (Image: Canva)
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Cassowary: With a helmet head and dagger-like claws, the cassowary looks like a prehistoric raptor. (Image: Canva)
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Ostrich: The largest bird in the world, ostriches possess strong legs and a dinosaur-like stride ideal for speedy getaways. (Image: Canva)
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Shoebill Stork: Its huge, prehistoric beak and sluggish movements give the shoebill the appearance of a Mesozoic creature. (Image: Canva)
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Secretary Bird: Its long legs and aggressive hunting mode mirror the lethal posture of velociraptors. (Image: Canva)
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Emu: Australia's emu possesses powerful limbs, abbreviated wings, and an uncanny resemblance to fossil theropods from ancient times. (Image: Canva)
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Hoatzin: The South American bird features chicks with claws on their wings—exactly like ancient dinosaur-bird fossils. (Image: Canva)
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Chicken: To everyone's surprise, common chickens are close genetic cousins of the T. rex, with ancient DNA present in backyard farmyards. (Image: Canva)
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Kiwi: This flightless bird from New Zealand has little wings, strong legs, and a sense of smell—all uncommon in birds today. (Image: Canva)
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Rhea: Rheas, found in South America, have a body build and gait that recall two-legged dinosaurs. (Image: Canva)
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Hawk: Talons sharp as knives, eyes piercing, and predatory mode of flight make hawks natural successors to ancestral flying dinosaurs. (Image: Canva)
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Bald Eagle: With fierce looks and a muscular physique, the bald eagle rules the skies as a contemporary pterosaur-like predator. (Image: Canva)
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