How dinosaurs took to the sky (and flew right through a mass extinction)

Daniel T. Baldassarre

doi:10.1093/evolut/qpag137

August 5, 2026EvolutionOpen Access

How dinosaurs took to the sky (and flew right through a mass extinction)

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To explore the transition of dinosaurs to birds and their survival during mass extinction events.
Literary review of 'The Story of Birds' by Steve Brusatte.
Analysis of evolutionary history and physiological adaptations in birds.
Discussion of mass extinction events and their impact on avian evolution.
Birds exhibit unique adaptations that facilitated their survival post-mass extinction.
The review emphasizes the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds.
Key insights are provided on bird migration and other survival strategies.

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Review highlights the evolution of birds from dinosaurs, suggesting insights into survival through mass extinctions.

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Review of: The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present, by Steve Brusatte, 2026. Mariner Books. 437 pp. ISBN: 9780063349711.

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