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Dino Birds

Season 52 Episode 3 | 53m 40s

Why are birds the only dinosaurs still alive today? Rare fossil discoveries are revealing the secrets of bird evolution, telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos became the vast array of colorful bird species that fill our skies.

Aired: 02/04/25 | Expires: 03/05/25
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