Tuesday, December 21, 2010

New Study Finds that Most Bird-like Dinosaurs Became Vegetarian

Apparently in contrast to popular belief and portrayals in movies, books, and TV, some scientists believe that most theropod dinosaurs (the class that includes the Tyrannosaurus Rex) switched to plant-based diets during their evolution into birds.  Of course this took place over millions of years and you would have to believe that there were major mitigating effects that caused the change in diet.  But if the most carnivorous, predatory dinosaurs can adapt to plant-based diets then why can't humans?    Perhaps, some might argue, we already have.  Source:  http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/us-paleontologists-say-most-bird-like-dinosaurs-ate-plants/story-fn3dxity-1225974592981

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