Ancient birds from North America colonized the South, thanks to Panama land bridge
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 09:28
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Scientists studying ancient species migration believe northern birds had the ability to colonize continents that southern species lacked. The research reveals how the ancient ‘land bridge’ of Panama, which first connected North and South America, caused an uneven species migration, leading to a new understanding of species diversity today.