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TLS10E04 Dinosaurs of the Antarctic

Terrible Lizards - April 22, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour
We all know about how common dinosaurs can be in places like Europe, Argentina, the US, China and Mongolia, but they have turned up in dozens and dozens of countries and on every continent, including Antarctica. Unsurprisingly, it’s a very tough place to work, it costs a ton of money, and there ...

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102 - Dilophosaurus (Double Crested Lizard)

Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs - April 21, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 262 ratings
Dilophosaurus is most recognized from its appearance in the first Jurassic Park movie, but did it really have that frill and spit venom? Join Dinosaur George in this podcast and find out. 

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Fasolasuchus, the Crocodile of Tomas Fasola

Paleo Bites - April 16, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/triassic-bites-and-a-carnivore-conundrum) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Ben O’Regan discuss Fasolasuchus, the biggest terrestrial non-dinosaur predator of all time. What a hyper-specific superlative. I bet I’m the bigges...

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Hammerhead Shark

Beyond Blathers - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes
This week we're finally talking about another shark: the hammerhead! Listen to learn more about their iconic head shape, how they're doing in the wild, and much more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in th...

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South America Spectacular with Tito & Aline

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - April 11, 2024 06:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
A new titanosaur from Uruguay is the most complete ever found in the country; Northern Alaska had even more dinosaur diversity than we thought; A site in Brazil shows dinosaur enthusiasts have been there for 1,000s of years For links to every news story, all of the details we shared ab...

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Alaskacephale, the Head of Alaska

Paleo Bites - April 09, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskacephale) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lawrence Mack discuss Alaskacephale, a northern dinosaur that somehow had enough minor differences to escape being lumped into the genus Pachycephalosaurus, but the wildly different and far more sp...

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Microraptor revisited and April Fowl's Day

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - April 03, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
We have so many Microraptor specimens we know the color of their feathers, how they molted, what they ate, and much more. Plus a new hypothesis for why the first wings may have evolved. On a lighter note we cover some famous pop-culture dinosaurs: Rodan, Godzillasaurus, Ultimasaurus, an...

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Simosuchus, the Pug-Nosed Crocodile

Paleo Bites - April 02, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/583708801714650808/) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Laura Owsley discuss Simosuchus, an adorable little burrowing critter that despite its herbivory and cuddly appearance was actually an ancient crocodylomorph. I bet its death rolls would be ...

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Ladybug with Dr. Jessica Ware

Beyond Blathers - April 01, 2024 22:00 - 54 minutes
This week we're so excited to be joined by entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Jessica Ware to talk about the ladybug, or ladybird beetle! We also got to talk to Dr. Ware about her PBS show, Insectarium; her experience as a curator; her work as a co-founder of Entomolgists of Color; and ...

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101 - Horns, Spikes, Clubs and Armor

Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs - March 31, 2024 03:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 262 ratings
Herbivore dinosaurs lived in a very dangerous world. Each had ways to protect themselves from the threat of carnivores. In this episode Dinosaur George will explain what each of these weapons were, and how they were used. 

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A strong-tailed ornithopod and a strong-armed enantiornithine

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - March 27, 2024 17:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
Also, a nearly complete titanosaur was recently found! How long did it take for fossils in Australia to turn into opal? And how much do really exceptional fossil sites skew paleontological research? For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Zanclodon, and our fu...

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TLS10E03 Dinosaur footprints

Terrible Lizards - March 27, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour
Dinosaur footprints with Peter Falkingham Footprints and trackways are an amazing source of data on how dinosaurs moved and what they did. But interpreting these can be a real nightmare since it’s hard to work out the interactions between a moving foot and the actual surface, or work out which...

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Tenontosaurus, the Sinew Lizard

Paleo Bites - March 26, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://alphynix.tumblr.com) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Stephen Curro discuss Tenontosaurus, a poor schmuck of a dinosaur whose entire existence seems to be cannon fodder for packs of Deinonychus. Hence why I chose this picture for the episode image, because it’s funn...

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Episode 160: An introduction to Evolutionary Biology

Palaeocast - March 22, 2024 11:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 152 ratings
The field of evolutionary biology has been greatly influenced by the development of modern genetic methodology. The understanding of genes, genomes and the molecular mechanisms key to life on Earth are all goals of evolutionary biology in the 21st century, yet its potential applications seem to...

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How Dinosaurs Got So Big

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - March 21, 2024 00:19 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
Sauropods were the longest, tallest, and heaviest animals to ever walk the Earth. What adaptations did they have to get so large? And which dinosaurs were the largest in other groups? For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Uberabatitan, and our fun fact check...

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Vs. Forrest Galante (Also Ogopogo)

Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast - March 19, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
Forrest Galante  The host of Animal Plant'sExtinct or Alive  has put out a video claiming to have psychical evidence of the extinct Thylacine . Trey and Miles look into this claim, and as they do uncover more dubious claims this Animal Enthusiasts and TV personality has made. The Monster Quest ...

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Anchisaurus, the Intermediate Lizard

Paleo Bites - March 19, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://dinosaurpictures.org/Anchisaurus-pictures) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lexi Ryan discuss Anchisaurus, a long-necked lizard thing of a dinosaur that had far more interesting ancestors and even more interesting descendants. It really was ‘intermediate’ in how mid...

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Pelican

Beyond Blathers - March 18, 2024 21:00 - 22 minutes
This week we're talking about the pelicans, a genus of eight species of large waterbirds with iconic long beaks and throat pouches! Listen to learn more about their size, distribution, gular pouches, and how they're doing in the wild. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patr...

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100 - The Story of Dinosaur George

Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs - March 18, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 262 ratings
Who is Dinosaur George? What is his story? Join us for this podcast and learn the answers to questions asked by club members. 

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New Species of Ankylosaur Was Likely Social While Young

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - March 14, 2024 02:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
New ankylosaur Datai yingliangis is already a contender for best ankylosaur of 2024; What's up with how ankylosaurs ate their food? Also, connection challenge with orthodontic braces; And a deep dive into a new animal found to have osteoderms. For links to every news story, all of the ...

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Maiasaura, the Good Mother Lizard

Paleo Bites - March 12, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
 (image source: https://pixels.com/featured/maiasaura-and-nest-phil-wilson.html) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lawrence Mack discuss Maiasaura, a real mommy of a dinosaur in that it was the first one with direct evidence of parental care. A real nurturer, Maiasaura. I could use that. N...

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99 - Pelagornis (Giant of the Sky)

Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs - March 11, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 262 ratings
Pelagornis may have been the largest flying bird that ever lived. With a wingspan over 20 feet (6 meters), this massive bird patrolled the seas looking for fish. But there is one thing that makes this bird even more amazing. Find out when Dinosaur George gives you the details during this podcast. 

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A New Spinosaurid and a Spinosaurus Swimming Update

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - March 07, 2024 03:59 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
The latest spinosaurid, Riojavenatrix lacustris, was named from Spain; An update on the swimming Spinosaurus debate; And a new mamenchisaurid was named "Jingia", but a moth has that name so it will be renamed soon. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Walge...

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Simbakubwa, the Great Lion

Paleo Bites - March 05, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simbakubwa) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Laura Owsley discuss Simbakubwa, possibly the largest terrestrial mammalian predator of all time and the true holder of the title of Lion King. Naaaaaants ingonyamaaaa bagithiiiii baba sithi uhm ingo...

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Pike

Beyond Blathers - March 04, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes
This week we're talking about a fish that's popular with anglers — the pike! Listen to learn more about their habitats, impressive cold tolerance, and how big they can actually get! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers a...

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Hadrosaur holotypes and duck-billed diets

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - February 28, 2024 09:17 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
A new small African hadrosaur, Minqaria, was named; Mantellisaurus was redescribed and found to be a valid genus; Maiasaura had a high metabolism; and much more For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Titanoceratops, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdin...

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TLs10E02 Coelophysis

Terrible Lizards - February 28, 2024 08:54 - 55 minutes
We don’t often delve into the Triassic since Dave is not well versed in that time and the animals that were around then, but there were some very important animals that we’ve unduly overlooked across the last 9 series. Happily, today we can redress a large part of that with this episode on Coelo...

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Australopithecus, the Southern Ape

Paleo Bites - February 27, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://bit.ly/3T1rkyC) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Ben O’Regan discuss Australopithecus, one of our definitive ancestors and the first to walk upright, which is kind of a big deal. I don’t think I could handle walking on my knuckles all day, so thank you, Australopith...

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The 200 Year History of Megalosaurus

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 440 ratings
Megalosaurus, the first ever named dinosaur, was named 200 years (and one day) ago! There have been over 50 species of Megalosaurus named, but now there is just one left. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Megalosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://...

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Megalosaurus, the Great Lizard

Paleo Bites - February 20, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
(image source: https://dinosaurpictures.org/Megalosaurus-pictures) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Stephen Curro discuss Megalosaurus on this very special day, as exactly 200 years ago on this date Megalosaurus was officially the first described dinosaur, marking two centuries of dinosau...