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Interview: From T. rex to Birds with Steve Brusatte

202685 minPGdocumentary

Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the evolution of dinosaurs into birds and his role as a consultant for the Jurassic World films.

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Interview: From T. rex to Birds with Steve Brusatte

2026• 85 minPG

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Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the evolution of dinosaurs into birds and his role as a consultant for the Jurassic World films.

Synopsis

Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the 100-million-year history of the tyrannosaur dynasty and its extinction due to an asteroid impact. He explains how a small lineage of dinosaurs survived, evolving into modern birds. Brusatte also reflects on his role as a paleontology consultant for the Jurassic World films and the challenges of balancing scientific accuracy with cinematic storytelling. His insights contribute to a broader understanding of dinosaur evolution and the connection to avian species today.

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