They’re literally dinosaurs in the same way that humans and other animals are literally fish. Which is to say you can describe them that way taxonomically, but the saying “birds are literally dinosaurs” is misleading and disingenuous.
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mienshao@lemm.ee 3 days ago
If you want a dino, go buy a bird. They’re literally dinosaurs. Dragon 100%.
cattywampas@lemm.ee 3 days ago
southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
Awesome user name.
But I can’t agree. While some birds have evolved well away from their roots, others haven’t changed much at all, and should realistically count. Not just the rhea either.
cattywampas@lemm.ee 3 days ago
I bet you put tomatoes in fruit salad don’t you?
southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
You know, that sounds pretty yummy ;)
Kookie215@lemmy.world 3 days ago
You can pick whichever dinosaur you want though, if they want a chicken I’m cool with that, but its a boring choice.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Could I have Dravid the Davidosaur?