Dinosaurs in Your Back Yard Are Birds
Scientists now view birds as true dinosaurs arising from theropods such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor. While many fossils spark debate, Archeopteryx is seen by some as from a separate branch and not an ancestor of modern birds.
Ways theropods and birds resemble each other
The passage explains how theropods and birds share features that support birds being dinosaurs. It notes two legged stance, evolving front limbs into wings, hollow bones, three toes, and a wishbone as key similarities.
Feathered dinosaurs in China spark dinosaur debate
Paleontologists report dinosaur fossils in China showing feather like structures. Most experts call them true feathers suggesting birds are a type of dinosaur. A minority argues the filaments are a type of scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Earth
Creamy Corn Casserole Recipe from Rookie Cookie
A vintage style recipe for Creamy Corn Casserole uses creamed corn green pepper breadcrumbs butter Worcestershire sauce and one beaten egg. Mix ingredients in a bowl then bake in a greased casserole at 350 degrees for 45 minutes yielding six servings.
David Gallagher Early Star of 7th Heaven
David Gallagher, 17, has spent most of his life acting since age two. Born in Queens, he grew up in College Point and now lives in Los Angeles. The junior actor is known for Simon Camden on 7th Heaven and dreams of directing or producing in the future. He has two younger brothers and sisters and several pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gallagher
Simon Camden
7Th Heaven
David
Queens
N.Y
College Point
Los Angeles
Dinosaur Eggs Across the World Hint Birds Are Dinosaurs
A survey of fossil finds reports about 200 nesting sites worldwide showing embryos inside eggs and rocklike fossils. Montana had hadrosaurs embryos. China, Mongolia, Argentina, Canada, India also yielded embryos and nesting evidence. Experts credit behavior parallels between dinosaurs and birds seeking care for offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
China
Mongolia
United States
Alberta
Canada
Argentina
India
Dinosaur egg thief misfire sparks rethink of Oviraptor
In the 1920s Mongolian expeditions found Protoceratops eggs and an adult fossil they misclassified as a separate species. They named it Oviraptor meaning egg thief. Later work showed the adult and eggs were same species and the adult was caring for the eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongolia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seaham
Paleontol
Wr. Sherrye
D. Garrett
Texas A&m University
Corpus Christi
Fears Mimi
Alice
Andy
Fess
Gary
Grace
Hannah
Harry
Jhtraewrse
Basset Brown
Goldie Goodsport
Julie Foudy
San Diego
Stanford
San Diego Spirit
United Soccer Association
Spirit
Julie
Ian Sawyers
San Jose CyberRays
Pete Kroehier
Steve Jabo
Mike Brett-Surman
Scott Wing
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
Samuel McLeod
Natural History Museum of
Los Angeles County
Luis Chiappe
The
Rodolfo Coria
Www
Nmnh.si.edu
Paleo
Congress
Pan