a dynasty that was almost wiped out. 要知道 这个王朝曾濒临灭绝
But the birds' triumph over the oceans was not quite complete. 但鸟类对海洋的征服并不彻底
Their conquest of the seas was so successful, 它们对海洋的征服非常成功
was built on the close relationship between flowers and their insect pollinators. 以花与昆虫授粉者的密切关系为基础
The revival was powered by a huge increase... 这次复苏的动力
However, this time, it was totally different. 然而 这一次完全不同
elsewhere, another important habitat was emerging. 另一个重要的栖息地也在别处出现
And it was flight that would help their descendants stay alive 在小行星撞击地球之后的时代