Chicago's Field Museum Debuts Exceptional Archaeopteryx Fossil

The newly unveiled specimen, showcasing unique anatomical features, bolsters evidence of evolutionary links between dinosaurs and birds.

The Field Museum's latest acquisition, a well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil, goes on display, offering fresh insights into early avian life.
This specimen, notable for its complete vertebral column and soft tissue preservation, is among the best of its kind ever found.
Field Museum experts spent over 1,300 hours meticulously preparing the fossil, revealing unprecedented anatomical details.
The exhibit, enhanced with holographic projections, aims to educate visitors about the evolutionary significance of Archaeopteryx.
Chicago now houses one of the few Archaeopteryx fossils in the Western Hemisphere, emphasizing the city's role in natural science education.