The Dinosaur Heresies

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This study explores dinosaur habits, including their eating, reproduction, and movement. The illustrations are based on firsthand observations from dinosaur exhibits in museums worldwide. The author argues that dinosaurs were warm-blooded, intelligent, and agile, contrasting sharply with the traditional view of them as cold-blooded and lumbering. Over a decade ago, the author sparked controversy by challenging the prevailing belief in their low intelligence. The book is organized into several sections: 1. **The Conquering Cold-Bloods**: Discusses the Brontosaurus at Yale and the geological context, presenting a debate between cold-blooded reptiles and warm-blooded dinosaurs. 2. **The Habitat of the Dinosaurs**: Examines the Brontosaurus's diet and habitat, including gizzard stones and the evolution of flowering plants. 3. **Defense and Locomotion**: Analyzes the locomotion of dinosaurs and their evolutionary adaptations, including the connection between dinosaurs and birds. 4. **The Warm-Blooded Metronome of Evolution**: Explores the growth rates, body language, and physiological traits that support the warm-blooded hypothesis. 5. **Dynastic Frailty**: Discusses evolutionary concepts like punctuated equilibrium and the factors leading to the decline of dinosaurs. The book concludes with notes, references, and an index, providing a comprehensive look at the life and evolution of these fascinating creatures.