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[Cool birb, but see comments. Not accurate.] Dinosaurs Still Live (mander.xyz)
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[–] [email protected] 149 points 2 days ago (3 children)

This isn't true: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoatzin

... Since Archaeopteryx had three functional claws on each wing, some earlier systematists speculated that the hoatzin was descended from it, because nestling hoatzins have two functional claws on each wing. Modern researchers, however, hypothesize that the young hoatzin's claws are of more recent origin... A similar trait is seen in turacos, whose nestlings use claws on their wings to climb in trees.

[–] [email protected] 77 points 2 days ago (2 children)

TIL :)

People's voice: Shall we leave it up or remove it?

[–] [email protected] 89 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Add a tag of shame to the title.

[–] [email protected] 62 points 2 days ago

Done. :)

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 days ago

It is definitely an awesome looking critter though

[–] Mouselemming 19 points 2 days ago

Thank you! Now I have learned something even MORE interesting, and can still enjoy the cool Hoatzin!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

People can still consider an idea even if its wrong.

The text therefore is technically true.