Modern-day chickens are actually distantly related to the t-rex, a ferocious dinosaur that lived millions of years ago! In fact, modern-day birds are related to ancient dinosaurs! They look different, but really they are related. How is this possible? In this episode, I take you into the science of dinosaurs, birds, evolution, and how they are distantly related.

Here’s an article! It is called “How Earth Supports Diverse Life” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/11/how-earth-supports-diverse-life/)

Here’s an activity! It is called “Animal Family Trees! Activity” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/11/animal-family-trees-activity/)

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