Re: H1N5 (and Bakker's virus extinction hypothesis)

[Dann Pigdon <dannj@alphalink.com.au>]

Phil Bigelow wrote:
> 
> What elements are present in Bakker's hypothesis that are missing in the
> H1N5 scenario?

Fantasy?

Seriously though - in order for a disease to be so virulent as to wipe
out such a diverse group as all non-avian dinosaurs, you would also
think it would've done in the tweeters as well (and possibly crocs). And
how would any disease encircle the globe so thoroughly and efficiently
in prehistoric times (before aeroplanes and tourism campaigns)?

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