Coloring In The Dinosaurs

Modern birds come in a wide variety of colors. And since we now think some species of dinosaur had feathers like modern birds, there has been speculation that perhaps dinosaur feathers came in a vivid assortment of hues, too.

Now researchers, including Dr. Patrick Orr, from the School of Geological Sciences at University College Dublin, think they may have found clues which suggest dinosaurs had black, grey, brown & orange feathers and may have dressed in colors beyond earth tones.

Audio: CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks 1/30/10, Host: Bob McDonald.