The two fingers found both have keratin on the outer layer acting as a sheath, with bones underneath extending as talons. The claws measure almost 30 centimeters long, and we certainly wouldn’t ...

That mobility means that claws are often exceptionally light compared to many other weapons, saving equip load for heavier armour or increased stamina and evasion. The Raptor Talons are unique ...

Zoo Miami has been tending to the hatching of a cinereous vulture, a harpy eagle and a pair of Abdim’s storks. Most of the new birds can now be seen by the public, but some will spend quality time ...

The claw included a sheath of keratin over the bone ... and probably used their formidable talons to hook vegetation and pull it into their mouths. The fossils were unearthed in 2012 during ...

From parrots to raptors, birds that demonstrate dexterity with their claws share a common ancient ... some birds became more talented with their talons — and how the world's first birds gave ...