SciShow Talk Show: Jack Horner Meets a Dinosaur

The video features Jack Horner, a renowned paleontologist, discussing his career and discoveries, including the connection between dinosaurs and birds. He shares his educational journey, challenges with dyslexia, and significant finds like the first dinosaur egg in the Western Hemisphere. The video also explores the evolution of birds from dinosaurs, highlighting features like one-way breathing and the alula. A Harris Hawk is introduced to demonstrate bird characteristics, emphasizing their evolutionary link to dinosaurs.

What are atavistic genes and how do they relate to the concept of creating a dinosaur?

How does the breathing mechanism of birds differ from that of mammals, and what does this imply about dinosaurs?

What role did Jack Horner's advisor play in his academic persistence despite his struggles?

What are some characteristics that modern birds share with their dinosaur ancestors?