Birds ARE dinosaurs

Did you know that birds are dinosaurs? Not just their descendants, but the last living branch of one of the most successful animal groups to ever walk the Earth.

In this episode, we sit down with paleo artist, keen birdwatcher, and lifelong dinosaur enthusiast Sean Hennessy (aka Speed Thief) to uncover the fascinating evolutionary link between modern birds and their prehistoric relatives. We dispel some common dino myths and misunderstandings, explore how dinosaurs capture the public imagination, and discuss why they remain vital ambassadors for natural history and science.

We also chat to Sean about how he sees paleo art as a powerful form of science communication and learn more about his fantastic paleo comics.

Sean has probably had more mentions on the podcast than anyone else, we've been wanting to have him on for ages. It  ...