How Birds Survived the Dinosaur Apocalypse
Season 52
Episode 3
About the Episode
Birds are the only dinosaurs still alive today, but how did they survive the asteroid? Most birds were wiped out, along with the rest of the dinosaurs and 75 percent of all life on Earth, but one group of birds made it through. Discover how they endured, and which traits made them resilient in the brutal aftermath of the mass extinction event.
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Extras
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Building Blocks of Life Discovered on Distant Asteroid
Scientists have discovered the building blocks of life in samples retrieved from a distant asteroid.6:03 -
Revolutionary War Weapons Preview
Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.0:30 -
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The container ship Dali lost power causing it to crash into Baltimore’s Key Bridge.2:57 -
What Caused Baltimore’s Key Bridge to Collapse?
Engineers explain how a vulnerability made the bridge open to catastrophe.2:57 -
This Pompeii Priest Had an Unexpected Rise to Power
In a recently discovered tomb in Pompeii, archeologists made a startling discovery.2:58 -
A Brutal Gladiator Fight in Ancient Pompeii
At a gladiator match in ancient Pompeii, tensions exploded and spectators became fighters in a riot.2:37 -
This Asteroid Might Make Impact With Earth in 2032
An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, possibly making impact in 2032.3:33 -
Opening a Sealed Egyptian Tomb
Archaeologists remove the mud brick seal of an unopened Egyptian tomb.2:38 -
How the Afterlife Shaped Ancient Egypt
Discover why the ancient Egyptians invested so much in life after death.1:15 -
The God’s Wife of Amun: Powerful Women in Ancient Egypt
Discover a time in Ancient Egypt when women held a role with extraordinary power.3:03
