Our evolutionary cousins the Neanderthals were harvesting feathers from birds in order to use them as personal ornaments, a study suggests. The authors say the result provides yet more evidence that ...

Feathers have been used, over the years, to make luxury bedding and jewellery to cultural and religious ornaments. Their vibrant colours and versatility have inspired many, including Ambica Shah who ...

Male birds-of-paradise are justly world famous for their wildly extravagant feather ornaments, complex calls, and shape-shifting dance moves -- all evolved to attract a mate. New research suggests for ...

Neanderthal man is likely to have used bird feathers to decorate himself, according to new research. Evidence found in the cave homes of our evolutionary cousins, who were likely killed off 30,000 ...

Our evolutionary cousins the Neanderthals were harvesting feathers from birds in order to use them as personal ornaments, a study suggests. The authors say the result provides yet more evidence that ...