Jehol Biota: The Mesozoic Pompeii (Part 1)

09/12/2020 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
Jehol Biota: The Mesozoic Pompeii (Part 1)

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Episode Synopsis

The last thirty years has seen of flurry of amazing fossils of feathered birds and dinosaurs from Early Cretaceous China.  The Jehol Biota has influenced our understanding on the evolution of birds from dinosaurs.  For part 1, we'll explore the history of it, look at the earliest flowering plants, and learn why Jehol has been nicknamed the "Mesozoic Pompeii."