Feather Evolution 2of5

Whilst the traditional view on the evolution of feathers was in relation to flight, new discoveries of feathered dinosaurs in China have changed this to focus on thermoregulation and display. Similarly, the evolutionary path from reptilian scales to bird feather has been turned on its head by tubular structures from the follicle.

Certain organisations continue to parrot the phrase "no transitional fossils have ever been found". However, the list of species which possess transitional features continues to grow.

Epidexipteryx hui, Protoavis, Protarchaeopteryx, Archeopteryx, Avimimus, Sinosauropteryx, Caudipteryx, Rahonavis, Shuvuuia, Sinornithosaurus, Beipiasaurus, Microraptor, Nomingia, Epidendrosaurus, Cryptovolans, Scansoriopteryx, Yixianosaurus, Dilong, Pedopenna, Jinfengopteryx, Sinocalliopteryx, Sinornis, Ambiortus, Hesperornis, Ichthyornis

Every home should have the Discovery Channel.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F8B24595B6EB0250

Category:

Education

Tags:

• evolution
• darwin
• bird
• dinosaur
• feather
• flight
• creationism
• intelligent
• design

[WilkyMay609]

I put off watching this series thinking "feathers" would not be that interesting..was I wrong!, a fascinating series, thanks for posting!

[UppruniTegundanna]

I'm absolutely loving this documentary, cheers! But I gotta say, you have got to be such a nerd to want to watch a documentary specifically about feathers, that I'm surprised they thought they'd get a big enough audience to justify the budget to make it this well.

[Toastishott]

Ok what's with the creepy music at 1:20 and onwards? I just saw a screamer on accident before watching this and it's freaking me out. xD

[TheTyrantRaptor]

Yep, those shitty creationists are at it again...maybe they should just WATCH the video and learn

[gregrutz]

@ahmology Yes, feathers on dinosaurs prove evolution right and the bible wrong.

[ganados0]

@ahmology evolutionary biology is upopular with creationists so they bombard these video's with votebots.

[ahmology]

why all the thumbs down?? is there any scientific mistakes

[bshieldsbb01]

This particular segment shows really well how Science actually works.

[GuppyPal]

I don't care for the narrator, but great doc!

[mikebe41]

they made it for the inquiring minds like you and me! :P

[mikebe41]

AHHHH Pluck this theory :P

[Albukhshi]

I know, but I can't help but jab at it all.