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The Jurassic Flight School: How Dinosaurs Became Birds

Picture this: you’re walking through your backyard when suddenly a tiny T. rex flutters down from the trees above, chirps a morning greeting, and pecks at some seeds on the ground. Sound ridiculous? Well, if you’ve ever watched a chicken scratch around your yard, you’ve basically witnessed exactly that scenario. The incredible journey from fearsome ...