What Color Were Dinosaurs — And Did They Have Fur and Feathers?

Show Notes

For decades, scientists assumed dinosaurs were drab greens and browns like modern reptiles, but tiny clues hidden inside fossils have revealed a far more colorful and surprising reality. This episode digs into how researchers decode ancient pigment structures called melanosomes to reconstruct dinosaur colors, and explores the growing evidence that many dinosaurs sported feathers, fuzz, and vibrant patterns that would rival today's most striking birds.

What is Not Just Because - Dinosaurs?

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