
Answering an Age-Old Mystery: How Do Birds Actually Fly?
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How Birds Fly to Day
Mary believes that the shape and structure of the sternum impacts how different species of birds breathe. Diving deep into how birds fly to day can tell scientists a lot about how they evolved over millions of years. Mary says, whether wing or foot propelled, the sternums of these birds are similar in shape.
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