Steven Rinella talks with paleontologist, evoutionary biologist, and author, Steve Brusatte.

Topics discussed: The Story of Birds is out now!; Steve's other best selling books on The Rise and Reign of Mammals and The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs; why birds are dinosaurs; the odds of something becoming a fossil; the physical traits, adaptations, and eating habits that helped early birds survive; and more.  

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with paleontologist, evoutionary biologist, and author,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/steve.brusatte/">Steve Brusatte</a>.
Topics discussed: <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-story-of-birds-steve-brusatte">The Story of Birds</a> is out now!; Steve's other best selling books on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-rise-and-reign-of-the-mammals-steve-brusatte?variant=40073694543906">The Rise and Reign of Mammals</a> and <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-dinosaurs-steve-brusatte?variant=40999820165154">The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs</a>; why birds are dinosaurs; the odds of something becoming a fossil; the physical traits, adaptations, and eating habits that helped early birds survive; and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?

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