Birds Are Not Just Dinosaurs, They Are Survivors
Insights from the Big Think episode “The 250-million year rise and fall of the dinosaurs | Steve Brusatte”, published July 3, 2026.
In "The 250-million year rise and fall of the dinosaurs | Steve Brusatte" (Big Think, July 2026), paleontologist Steve Brusatte explains that birds are the only surviving lineage of dinosaurs, having evolved from small, feathered ancestors that endured the mass extinction 66 million years ago. While T-Rex and other giants succumbed to the asteroid's aftermath, these resilient, seed-eating avian ancestors adapted, eventually diversifying into…
In "The 250-million year rise and fall of the dinosaurs | Steve Brusatte" (Big Think, July 2026), the intended audience is: Science enthusiasts, educators, and anyone interested in evolutionary biology and natural history.
Paleontologist Steve Brusatte explains that birds are the only surviving lineage of dinosaurs, having evolved from small, feathered ancestors that endured the mass extinction 66 million years ago. While T-Rex and other giants succumbed to the asteroid's aftermath, these resilient, seed-eating avian ancestors adapted, eventually diversifying into the 10,000+ species we see today.
Science enthusiasts, educators, and anyone interested in evolutionary biology and natural history.
Topics: paleontology, dinosaurs, evolution, birds, science
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Paleontologist Steve Brusatte explains that birds are the only surviving lineage of dinosaurs, having evolved from small, feathered ancestors that endured the mass extinction 66 million years ago. While T-Rex and other giants succumbed to the asteroid's aftermath, these resilient, seed-eating avian ancestors adapted, eventually diversifying into the 10,000+ species we see today.
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