PROVE THAT CHICKENS ARE THE LAST

EXISTENCE OF DINOSAURS
G R O U P 4 - C H O M S K Y
OBJECTIVES

Provide evidences and facts to

Prove that chickens are the last
existence of dinosaurs
Rimberio Co

Like most other animals, the species of

chickens that we are familiar with today
is the result of evolution and adaptation.
Believe it or not, the chicken has an
ancestor that was dominating the planet
millions of years ago. The chicken is,
indeed, closely related to the T-Rex. How?
WHAT ARE
DINOSAURS?
Dinosaurs are a group of reptiles that
dominated the land for over 140
million years (more than 160 million
years in some parts of the world).
They evolved diverse shapes and
sizes, from the fearsome giant
Spinosaurus to the chicken-sized
Microraptor, and were able to survive
in a variety of ecosystems.
10 REASONS CHICKENS
ARE DINOSAURS
BY GEORGE SMITH
10 TYRANT CHICKEN KING

In 2003, Doctor Jack Horner

discovered a T. Rex femur bone in
Montana, which was too large for his
helicopter. Paleontologist Mary H.
Schweitzer found soft tissue inside the
bone, revealing Tyrannosaurus Rex
was more closely related to ostriches
and chickens than any living reptile.
9 BONES
Dinosaurs can be categorized into
avian and non-avian groups, as
supported by research by
Rensenberger and Watabe. They
found that in mammals, nutrient
tubes run parallel, while in birds, no
tube pattern was found. Dinosaurs,
such as Theropods, had a pattern
similar to birds, while those that died
out had a pattern like mammals.
8 EGGS
Dinosaurs laid eggs similar to modern
birds, with T. Rex being an example.
Scientists believe all dinosaurs laid
eggs, with around twenty eggs likely
laid by T. Rex. Despite not discovering
a T. Rex nest, hatchlings that survived
would have grown 1,700 pounds a
year until full adulthood, reaching a
weight of 9 tons.
7 FEATHERS
Chickens, like many other animals, have
feathers for flight, insulation,
communication, and water-repelling.
Feathers evolved for various purposes,
including mating displays and water-
repelling. The Archaeopteryx, a genus of
bird-like dinosaurs, lived around 150
million years ago and were around the
size of a magpie. Modern chickens
recognize these birds as fellow birds,
highlighting the connection between birds
and feathers.
6 FEET
The movie Jurassic Park
featured the Velociraptor, a
fearsome beast, but in reality,
they were closer to a chicken
than an ostrich. Their three-
toed feet resembled modern
birds, and fossil footprints
show they moved similarly to
birds.
6 FEET
5 PARENTING
Birds, like hens, care for their young,
teaching them to scratch, protect,
and stay warm. Fossil evidence
suggests some dinosaurs behaved
similarly, as hatchlings are
vulnerable. Even a baby T. Rex
needed care until it could care for
itself. Some paleontologists suggest
an adolescent T. Rex hunted
differently than full adults, like
teenagers.
4 COLOR
Fossilized feathers contain
melanosomes, which process and
store melanin, giving an animal its
color. Researchers can accurately
recreate the color of a feathered
dinosaur, similar to modern birds.
This bold color scheme is likely due
to mating displays, communication,
and camouflage.
3 AIR SACS
Chickens and other birds have air
sacs in their respiratory system,
making breathing more efficient
and lighter. This system was
inherited from dinosaurs, such as
the Argentinosaurus, which
reached incredible sizes and
weights due to their air sacs,
making them lighter and more
efficient.
2 WINGS
Chicken wings evolved
from short forearms used
to capture prey. They
flutter up rather than fly,
with fingers fused against
the arm bone, similar to
Velociraptor's dinosaur-like
wing structure.
2 WINGS
1 TOOTH OR BEAK?

Chickens lack teeth, saving on

dental care and making flying
easier. Early relatives of chickens
had teeth, but beaks made flying
easier. Some Theropod dinosaurs
developed beak-like structures. An
interesting example is Limusaurus,
a Chinese dinosaur that lost teeth
as it grew older and morphed into
a beak.
 T. REX LINKED TO
CHICKENS, OSTRICHES
BY HUGH POWELL
APRIL 24, 2008
The closest living relatives of Tyrannosaurus
rex are birds such as chickens and ostriches,
according to research published today in
Science (and promptly reported in the New
York Times). Paleontologists used material
discovered in a chance find in 2003 research.
 T-REX'S CLOSEST
RELATIVE: THE CHICKEN
BY WOODSTREAM W. 2021
THE CHICKEN ANCESTOR: THE T-REX

In 2003, a unique fossil of the T-Rex was discovered, allowing

scientists to extract DNA for research. The 68-million-year fossil
was compared to 21 modern animal species, and the proteins
found in the T-Rex's DNA were most similar to those of the
chicken. The chicken was the first bird to have its genome
sequenced, providing more evidence that chickens are
descendants of meat-eating dinosaurs. This furthers the theory
that birds evolved from dinosaurs and are living dinosaurs today.
 ARE CHICKENS
DINOSAURS? BY OMLET
WHICH ANIMAL IS THE TYRANNOSAURUS REX MOST
CLOSELY RELATED TO – THE CROCODILE OR THE CHICKEN?

This is one of those questions where the most obvious

answer is not the right one. The fact is that T.Rex, in
evolutionary terms, is closely related to the chicken. The
birds descended from the dinosaurs – while the cold-
blooded reptiles, including the crocodile, are on a far more
ancient evolutionary branch.
DEXTER, 28 JULY 2021
Chickens- as are all birds- are indeed dinosaurs, more specifically theropod
dinosaurs. This means that a chicken is more closely related to a
Tyrannosaurus rex than a Tyrannosaurus rex is related to a stegosaurus.
Under the obsolete system of Linnaean Taxonomy, birds constitute the
class aves whilst other reptiles constitute the class Reptila, but this is an
outdated system which is now longer used by most scientists. The vast
majority of scientists now use Cladistics, a system which classifies
organisms based on evolutionary history. By using Cladistics, we can see
that chickens (and all other birds) are indeed dinosaurs and thus also
reptiles.
 THE IDEA THAT BIRDS, INCLUDING
CHICKENS, ARE THE LAST LIVING
DESCENDANTS OF DINOSAURS IS
SUPPORTED BY SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
FROM THE FIELDS OF PALEONTOLOGY
AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY. HERE ARE
A FEW KEY POINTS THAT DEMONSTRATE
THIS CONNECTION:
1. FOSSIL EVIDENCE
Fossil discoveries, particularly those from the Late
Jurassic and Early Cretaceous periods, show a
range of feathered dinosaurs that share striking
similarities with modern birds. Examples include
the Archaeopteryx, a dinosaur with feathers and
bird-like features, providing a transitional link
between dinosaurs and birds.
2. SHARED SKELETAL FEATURES
Birds and certain groups of dinosaurs
share specific skeletal features, such as
hollow bones, a feature that contributes to
a lighter body weight, essential for flight.
This characteristic is found in both birds
and certain dinosaur species.
3. GENETIC EVIDENCES
Genetic studies comparing the DNA of
birds and extinct dinosaurs, extracted from
well-preserved fossils, reveal similarities
and evolutionary relationships. These
studies help trace the evolutionary lineage
from ancient dinosaurs to modern birds.
4. EMBRYOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Comparative embryological studies show

similarities in the development of bird
embryos and certain dinosaur embryos.
These similarities provide further evidence
of their shared evolutionary history.
5. EVOLUTIONARY ADAPTATIONS

Over millions of years, some dinosaur

species adapted to changing environments,
leading to the development of various bird
species. This process of natural selection
and adaptation is a fundamental concept in
evolutionary biology.
6. FOSSILIZED FEATHERS

Fossilized feathers found in dinosaur

fossils, including those of Velociraptors and
Tyrannosaurs, resemble the feathers of
modern birds. This provides strong
evidence of the evolutionary link between
dinosaurs and birds.
It's important to note that the theory of
birds being the descendants of dinosaurs is
widely accepted in the scientific community
and is supported by extensive research and
evidence from various fields.
 CHICKENS ARE THE LAST
EXISTENCE OF DINOSAURS
(NOTABLE PEOPLE WHO
PROVED THIS)
While it's not accurate to say that chickens are the last
existence of dinosaurs (since birds as a whole are
considered the living descendants of dinosaurs), there
are scientists and researchers who have contributed
to the understanding of the evolutionary link between
birds and dinosaurs. One of the notable figures in this
field is Dr. Jack Horner, a paleontologist who has
extensively researched dinosaur biology, including
their relation to birds.
Additionally, the theory that birds, including
chickens, are the closest living relatives to
dinosaurs is widely accepted in the scientific
community. This idea is supported by various
paleontologists, evolutionary biologists, and
researchers in the field of ornithology (the
study of birds).
Additionally, the theory that birds, including
chickens, are the closest living relatives to
dinosaurs is widely accepted in the scientific
community. This idea is supported by various
paleontologists, evolutionary biologists, and
researchers in the field of ornithology (the
study of birds).
Apart from Dr. Jack Horner, there are
several renowned scientists and
paleontologists who have contributed to
the understanding of the evolutionary
connection between birds and dinosaurs.
Some of these experts include:
1. Dr. Robert Bakker: A prominent
paleontologist who has conducted
extensive research on dinosaur biology
and evolution, emphasizing the link
between birds and dinosaurs.
2. Dr. Phil Currie: An influential Canadian
paleontologist known for his significant
contributions to dinosaur research,
including the study of theropod
dinosaurs, which are closely related to
modern birds.
3. Dr. Alan Feduccia: A leading
ornithologist who has challenged
traditional views on the bird-dinosaur
connection, proposing alternative
theories about bird evolution.
4. Dr. Xu Xing: A Chinese paleontologist
renowned for his discoveries of feathered
dinosaurs in China, providing valuable
insights into the evolution of birds from
their dinosaur ancestors.
These experts, among others, have conducted
extensive research, written scholarly articles, and
published books that have contributed to our
understanding of the evolutionary relationship
between birds and dinosaurs. Their work
continues to shape the field of paleontology and
our knowledge of Earth's ancient history.
 THEREFORE....

(SIR HASS VOICE)

ARE CHICKENS AND DINOSAURS
RELATED?
(PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE)
Yes, dinosaurs and chickens are related. Birds,
including chickens, are considered avian
dinosaurs, which means they are the direct
descendants of a group of two-legged dinosaurs
known as theropods. Over millions of years,
these theropod dinosaurs evolved into birds,
leading to the vast diversity of avian species we
see today.
Chickens, specifically, belong to the class Aves, which is a
subgroup of the dinosaur clade. Therefore, birds like
chickens are not just related to dinosaurs they are, in
fact, a type of dinosaur themselves, making them the
living descendants of this ancient group of reptiles. This
evolutionary relationship is supported by extensive
fossil evidence and genetic research, highlighting the
close connection between modern birds and their
dinosaur ancestors.
The fascinating aspect of this evolutionary connection is
that birds, including chickens, carry a glimpse of their
dinosaur ancestry in their traits and behaviors. For
example, some bird species exhibit nesting behaviors
similar to those observed in certain dinosaur species.
Additionally, the presence of feathers in both birds and
some dinosaur species further underscores their shared
heritage.
Studying this relationship not only sheds light on the
ancient history of Earth's inhabitants but also deepens
our understanding of how complex life forms have
evolved over millions of years. It serves as a testament
to the remarkable adaptability and resilience of life on
our planet, showcasing the intricate web of connections
that bind all living beings together through the threads
of evolutionary history.
 ARE CHICKENS AND
DINOSAURS RELATED?
In a philosophical sense, defining what constitutes a
"dinosaur" can be a matter of perspective and
interpretation. Evolutionary science tells us that birds,
including chickens, are the direct descendants of ancient
dinosaurs. Therefore, one could argue that chickens are,
in essence, living manifestations of an evolutionary
lineage that dates back millions of years, connecting
them intimately with the magnificent and awe-inspiring
creatures that once roamed the Earth.
In this light, chickens embody the resilience of life, adapting
and evolving over millennia to survive changing
environments and challenges. They carry within them the
legacy of their dinosaur ancestors, a testament to the
intricate processes of natural selection and adaptation that
have shaped life on our planet. From a philosophical
standpoint, recognizing chickens as dinosaurs can evoke a
sense of wonder about the continuity of life, highlighting
the deep connections that bind all living beings across the
vast stretches of time and evolution.
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