Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?
Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?  
Podcast: The MeatEater Podcast
Published On: Mon May 04 2026
Description: 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 YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.