Hour 1: From the archives – How did feathers evolve and why are they so fascinating and valuable to humans? We talked last summer with conservation biologist Thor Hanson, author of “Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle” (Basic Books, 2011).
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Hour 1: From the archives – How did feathers evolve and why are they so fascinating and valuable to humans? We talked last summer with conservation biologist Thor Hanson, author of “Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle” (Basic Books, 2011).