Thick ones, pointy ones – how albatross beaks evolved

Just as Darwin’s finches evolved specialised beaks to target prey, 3D modelling of 61 museum specimens reveals albatross beaks vary in size and shape for different diets. They can also drink seawater.

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Charles Darwin , Young , Tasmanian Museum , Southern Ocean , 3d Modelling , 3d Scanning , Albatross , Leaks , Bird Evolution , Revolution , Marine Ecology , Marine Wildlife , Wildlife ,