Scientists fly into raptures over flightless Fred
By Ed Harris 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
BOIS CHERI, Mauritius (Reuters) - The remains of a dodo found in a cave beneath bamboo and tea plantations in Mauritius offer the best chance yet to learn about the extinct flightless bird, a scientist said on Friday.
The discovery was made earlier this month in the Mauritian highlands but the location was kept secret until the recovery of the skeleton, nicknamed "Fred," was completed on Friday. Four men guarded the site overnight.
BOIS CHERI, Mauritius, June 29 (Reuters) - The remains of a dodo found in a cave beneath ... Given the nickname "Fred" after the 65-year-old who found them, ... http://africa.reuters.com/wire/news/usnL29715732.html |
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