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Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?

The MeatEater Podcast by MeatEater

May 4, 2026108:39Sports & Recreation

Steven Rinella talks with paleontologist, evolutionary 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 R...

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Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs? is an episode from The MeatEater Podcast by MeatEater. Steven Rinella talks with paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and author, Steve Brusatte . Topics discussed: The Story of Birds is out now!; S...

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Steven Rinella talks with paleontologist, evolutionary 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. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube

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