Did the First Birds 'Take off' from the Ground?

Bird flight has fascinated humans since ever. And by over 150 years, with the discovery of the oldest bird, Archaeopteryx, a vivid debate divides scientists into two camps: those who say birds evolved from ground-dwelling ancestors and developed flight by taking off from the ground and those ... [ read more >> ]

Did Archaeopteryx start flying like this?

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Did Archaeopteryx start flying like this?