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Explore <\/span>Feathers, Fossils, and Flight, our hands-on exhibit<\/a> uncovering how the first birds took to the sky. See feathers, fossils, skeletons, and a life-size Archaeopteryx reproduction up close\u2014then decide for yourself: could the earliest birds truly fly?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Perfect for bird enthusiasts, families, students, and anyone curious about natural history, <\/span>Feathers, Fossils, and Flight blends science, discovery, and hands-on learning. You\u2019ll leave with a new appreciation for how feathers, bones, and evolutionary innovation shaped the birds we see today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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