Field Museum

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(312) 922-9410
1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
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Researchers discover new dinosaur species that likely preyed on ancient birds in China

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Researchers have identified Jian changmaensis as a likely predator responsible for ancient crushed bird remains discovered in northwestern China. The find offers insight into prehistoric ecosystems where feathered dinosaurs coexisted with early birds.

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Field Museum and CTA partner to promote Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition

June 2, 2026

The Field Museum teams up with Chicago Transit Authority this summer for Pokémon Fossil Museum's North American debut. Special artwork appears on select transit routes along with limited-edition Ventra cards for fans heading to see the exhibit.

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Researchers describe ancient bird with exceptionally long tail feathers at Field Museum

May 29, 2026

Researchers at Chicago's Field Museum have described Plumadraco bankoorum—an ancient bird with unusually long tail feathers—from fossils dating back 121 million years. The findings provide new insight into how ornamental features evolved among early birds.

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