Where to Birds Come from, and Why are Birds Living Dinosaurs?


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ClassGraphic The conundrum is simple: if dinosaurs are reptiles (and they are) but birds are dinosaurs, how can a bird be a reptile? The answer is fascinating, and goes back to dated 18th century pre-evolutionary ideas still being taught in schools. Although the evolution from non-bird dinosaurs to birds has only been recognized for the past ~40 years, it has become one of the most astounding and best-documented transitions in evolution. We’ll go through the steps in detail. Ultimately, you’ll know how modern birds evolved, as well as understand how a bird can be a reptile. And as for dinosaurs? They taste like chicken!
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Class Details

2 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
OLLI

Instructor
David Fastovsky 

Tuition:  $35.00

Registration Closes On
Sunday, September 27, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/28/2026 - 10/5/2026 Weekly - Mon 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map David Fastovsky  ClassRoom

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