Birds Survived Asteroid That Killed Other Dinosaurs, Book Says
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A new book by a University of Edinburgh palaeontologist traces the evolution of birds from their dinosaur origins, highlighting how they survived the asteroid strike that wiped out other dinosaurs 66 million years ago. The book, titled "The Story of Birds," was written by Prof Steve Brusatte. He discussed the work with science correspondent Nicola Davis in a podcast, covering how scales became feathers, how winged dinosaurs survived the asteroid impact, and why their adaptability may help them endure the current environmental crisis.
What’s reported
A colossal asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, wiping out many dinosaurs.
One group of dinosaurs, birds, survived the impact.
Prof Steve Brusatte, a palaeontologist at the University of Edinburgh, wrote a new book called "The Story of Birds."
The book traces the evolution of birds from their dinosaur origins.
Topics covered include how scales became feathers, how winged dinosaurs survived the asteroid, and why birds' adaptability offers hope for surviving the current environmental crisis.
Key figures
Prof Steve Brusatte, palaeontologist at the University of Edinburgh, author of "The Story of Birds"
Nicola Davis, science correspondent
Sources: The Guardian
