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Old Granny Fox

Old Granny Fox

Written by: Harry Seeley
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 In the 19th century, Sir Richard Owen introduced the term dinosaur, meaning Terrible Reptile or Fearfully Great Reptile. This sparked a fascination for Harry G. Seeley, a law student who attended a lecture on flying reptiles, ultimately leading him to dedicate his life to paleontology. Seeley classified dinosaurs into two distinct groups lizard-hipped and bird-hipped. He also revolutionized the understanding of flying dinosaurs, presenting them as warm-blooded, active flyers rather than cold-blooded, passive gliders. His acclaimed book, Dragons of the Air, serves as an in-depth exploration of the anatomy, classification, and evolutionary origins of Pterosaurs, shedding light on their intriguing relationship with birds. - Summary by Jeffery SmithCopyright Animals & Nature Science Social Sciences World
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  • 019 - Chapter 18 - How Pterodactyles may have originated

    019 - Chapter 18 - How Pterodactyles may have originated
    Jan 28 2026
    In the 19th century, Sir Richard Owen introduced the term dinosaur, meaning Terrible Reptile or Fearfully Great Reptile. This sparked a fascination for Harry G. Seeley, a law student who attended a lecture on flying reptiles, ultimately leading him to dedicate his life to paleontology. Seeley classified dinosaurs into two distinct groups lizard-hipped and bird-hipped. He also revolutionized the understanding of flying dinosaurs, presenting them as warm-blooded, active flyers rather than cold-blooded, passive gliders. His acclaimed book, Dragons of the Air, serves as an in-depth exploration of the anatomy, classification, and evolutionary origins of Pterosaurs, shedding light on their intriguing relationship with birds. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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    42 mins
  • 018 - Chapter 17 - Family Relations of Pterodactyles to Animals which lived with them

    018 - Chapter 17 - Family Relations of Pterodactyles to Animals which lived with them
    Jan 27 2026
    In the 19th century, Sir Richard Owen introduced the term dinosaur, meaning Terrible Reptile or Fearfully Great Reptile. This sparked a fascination for Harry G. Seeley, a law student who attended a lecture on flying reptiles, ultimately leading him to dedicate his life to paleontology. Seeley classified dinosaurs into two distinct groups lizard-hipped and bird-hipped. He also revolutionized the understanding of flying dinosaurs, presenting them as warm-blooded, active flyers rather than cold-blooded, passive gliders. His acclaimed book, Dragons of the Air, serves as an in-depth exploration of the anatomy, classification, and evolutionary origins of Pterosaurs, shedding light on their intriguing relationship with birds. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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    35 mins
  • 017 - Chapter 16 - Classification of the Ornithosauria

    017 - Chapter 16 - Classification of the Ornithosauria
    Jan 27 2026
    In the 19th century, Sir Richard Owen introduced the term dinosaur, meaning Terrible Reptile or Fearfully Great Reptile. This sparked a fascination for Harry G. Seeley, a law student who attended a lecture on flying reptiles, ultimately leading him to dedicate his life to paleontology. Seeley classified dinosaurs into two distinct groups lizard-hipped and bird-hipped. He also revolutionized the understanding of flying dinosaurs, presenting them as warm-blooded, active flyers rather than cold-blooded, passive gliders. His acclaimed book, Dragons of the Air, serves as an in-depth exploration of the anatomy, classification, and evolutionary origins of Pterosaurs, shedding light on their intriguing relationship with birds. - Summary by Jeffery Smith
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    15 mins
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