Building a Dinosaur from a Chicken

Explore paleontologist Jack Horner's innovative approach to reconstructing dinosaurs in this captivating TED-Ed talk. Discover how Horner's research on well-preserved fossils with blood vessels and soft tissues led him to a groundbreaking idea: genetically engineering living dinosaur descendants, specifically chickens, to reactivate ancestral traits. Learn about the concept of "Chickenosaurus" and how it involves reintroducing teeth, tails, and even hands to modern birds. Delve into topics such as dinosaur socialization, the influence of Michael Crichton's work, the Jurassic Park phenomenon, and the Hell Creek Project. Understand the significance of Mary Schweitzer's discoveries and the evolutionary connection between birds and dinosaurs. Gain insights into atavism activation and Dr. Hans Larsson's contributions to this fascinating field of study.