From Dinosaurs to Beaks: Why Don’t Birds Have Teeth?

Ever wondered why birds don’t have teeth? In this fun and fascinating episode of 10 Minute Drive, we explore the big question: Why don’t birds have teeth—and did they ever?

Designed for curious kids under 10 (and the parents driving them), this quick family-friendly episode breaks down bird beaks, dinosaur connections, and jaw-dropping facts from paleontology to poultry.

We'll flap through time to discover:

• How ancient birds like Hesperornis and Ichthyornis once had real teeth
• Why modern birds evolved toothless beaks
• How birds use their gizzard (and swallowed rocks!) to “chew” food without teeth
• And how scientists can still find ancient tooth genes inside today’s chickens!

We even connect the dots between dinosaurs and birds, explaining why many paleontologists believe birds are living dinosaurs. From Archaeopteryx to T. rex, the journey from toothy jaws to feathered flyers is as wild as it gets.

This episode is perfect for parents searching for:

• Short science podcasts for kids
• Car ride learning for ages 6–10
• Nature facts that spark family conversations

End your drive with a playful dinner-table question: “What would your own custom bird look like—and what would its beak do?”

Hit play, stay curious, and let your next car ride turn into a science adventure.