Chicken Evolution Uncovered
A remarkable discovery of soft tissue in a 68 million-year-old T. rex bone reveals that the closest living relative to this ancient predator is the chicken. Originating from wild jungle fowl in Southeast Asia, chickens spread across the globe, with their domestication dating back around 8,000 to 10,000 years. Interestingly, when humans ventured into the Pacific islands, the only domesticated animal they brought along was the chicken, highlighting its significance in human history.In this clip
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