Penguins' ancestor discovered

[Bobbie Ireland]

Ancient giant penguin unearthed in Peru

Katia Moskvitch, Science reporter, BBC News

The fossil of a giant penguin that lived 36 million years ago has been discovered in Peru.

Scientists say the find shows that key features of the plumage were present quite early on in penguin evolution.

The team writes in Science journal that the penguin's feathers were brown and grey, distinct from the black "tuxedo" look of modern penguins.

It was nearly twice the size of an Emperor Penguin, the largest living species...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11420635

[Annette]

This article is very interesting. 

[Shaky]

The team writes in Science journal that the penguin's feathers were brown and grey, distinct from the black "tuxedo" look of modern penguins.

It was nearly twice the size of an Emperor Penguin, the largest living species...

Reminds me of juvie Rhea Mae.

[Bobbie Ireland]

The team writes in Science journal that the penguin's feathers were brown and grey, distinct from the black "tuxedo" look of modern penguins.

It was nearly twice the size of an Emperor Penguin, the largest living species...

Reminds me of juvie Rhea Mae.

There ya go.

[jeanne]

Carol P must not have noticed your comment, Shaky

[Carol P.]

The team writes in Science journal that the penguin's feathers were brown and grey, distinct from the black "tuxedo" look of modern penguins.

It was nearly twice the size of an Emperor Penguin, the largest living species...

Reminds me of juvie Rhea Mae.

 

[anneintoronto]

Boy, at that size, it must have taken a lot of energy and one heck of a headwind, to get it up and flying!! 

Anne in Toronto