What Dinosaurs Can Teach us about the Evolution of Modern Avian Reproduction Systems
May 7 @ 5:30pm
Dr. Jason Hogan, a recent graduate of MSU’s Earth Science’s doctoral program, will present his dissertation work on Maniraptoran dinosaur nesting physiology.
The vast majority of modern birds incubate their eggs by warming them with adult-generated heat. However, their closest living relatives, crocodilians, all bury their eggs. Dinosaurs help us understand the gap between these two groups, and through experimentation and remarkable fossil finds we can get an idea of how modern bird reproductive strategies might have come to be.
This unique speaker series explores the newest paleontological findings and current hypotheses featuring leading scientists who lead the charge to better understand how life on Earth has changed. After each lecture, there will be a meet-and-greet with refreshments.
Free for members; $5/non-member.
Registration is required.
