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Fact Fly: Why Were Dinosaurs So Big?

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Six-year-old Sailor from Florida asks: 'If dinosaurs were big, were their babies huge too?'

Fact Fly explores why dinosaurs grew so large, explaining how warm prehistoric climates with abundant plants, specialized lightweight bones and powerful lungs, and evolutionary advantages like predator protection and heat retention all contributed to their massive size. The episode busts common myths and answers a child's question about dinosaur babies.

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