Best Triassic Podcasts (2026)

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TLS12DB01 Spinosaur Bites 14:00

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11h ago14:00

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A short extract from a live we did back in 2021 about these two new #spinosaur species: Riparovenator and Ceratosuchops. If you want to find out more about these animals please listen to the free full episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/jO6gyw-onBY?si=qHQ6oJ0wnqxJAaX- or find 'TLS05E01 Riparovenator and Ceratosuchops' on your podcast feed. https:/…

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PALEONTOLOGY PASSION: A School to Science Story 20:10

1d ago20:10

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This show is part of a series exploring Science Moab’s School to Science Program, connecting students with scientists in the field, the lab, and beyond. This program began in 2021 and to date has mentored over 57 local students. In this episode, we talk with Chris Moriera, a recent graduate of the Grand County Student Career and Success Center and …

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156 - Giraffatitan (The Titanic Giraffe) 1:02:09

5d ago1:02:09

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When first described this huge member of the sauropod family was thought to be Brachiosaurus. But a later look showed that it was a different dinosaur. Named Giraffatitan, this massive dinosaur was among the largest animals to ever roam Africa. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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S11E12 Questions Megasode 1:05:03

8d ago1:05:03

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Thanks to our wonderful Patrons we are planning video as well as audio versions of the podcast from now on! Just as we have for the Bonus Episodes. (N.B. Sometimes video may not be possible but we are hoping it will be! We are still a two-man-with-occasional-help-from-Simon band. ) If you want to watch this podcast rather than just listen head to i…

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155 - Psittacosaurus (The Parrot?) 1:01:11

10d ago1:01:11

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One of the best known herbivore dinosaurs is Psittacosaurus. From eggs, to embryos, to juveniles, to adults, paleontologists have found fossils from every age group. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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154 - The Origin of Dinosaurs (Where did they come from?) 1:03:28

19d ago1:03:28

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Where did dinosaurs come from? This is an interesting subject, one that Dinosaur George needed to bring in an expert, his assistant Noah. This is a great podcast filled with lots of paleo-information!!! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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153 - Lambeosaurus (Hatchet Head) 54:49

24d ago54:49

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A member of the hadrosaur family, this interesting dinosaur had a unique crest on its head. Join Dinosaur George as he explains the feature of this herbivore. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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152 - Torvosaurus & November Birthday Shoutouts 54:55

1M ago54:55

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Torvosaurus was a large theropod that roamed much of North America and Europe. Could this dinosaur have been larger than Tyrannosaurus rex? Listen to the podcast and find out. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Drylands: The Dark Horse of Carbon Cycling 24:16

1M ago24:16

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Drylands play a critical role in global ecosystems as well as the carbon cycle. We talk with ecologist Brooke Osborne about the fascinating world of biogeochemistry and dryland science. Covering 40% of the Earth's surface and hosting a third of the human population, heterogeneous drylands have low resource availability and therefore are highly sens…

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151 - Megistotherium (The Nightmare Dog) 1:00:18

1M ago1:00:18

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It was the largest known predatory mammal, capable of eating elephants. Join DG and learn more about the Greatest Beast! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Nanotyrannus or not? 57:55

2M ago57:55

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The biggest news in palaeontology this year dropped just in time for us to miss it with last month's episode but we're giving it the full hour this time. The idea that there's a miniature tyrannosaur running around in the Late Cretaceous alongside Tyrannosaurus has long been a contentious one, with most palaeontologists favouring the interpretation…

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150 - Dinosaur Extinction Explained 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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We've all heard about the extinction of the dinosaurs, but has anyone really explained how we scientists think it happened? Dinosaur George will try to explain what extinction is, how it occurs, and what may have occurred when the asteroid struck the earth. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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149 - Nanotyrannus (The Small Tyrant) 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

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Nanotyrannus has been the subject of debate for over a decade. Some paleontologists thought it was a juvenile Tyrannosaurus while others, like Dinosaur George, said it was its own species. A new discovery has answered the questions and you'll hear details in this podcast. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Nanosaurs & Good Lore 16:08

2M ago16:08

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This show is part of a series exploring Science Moab’s School to Science Program, connecting students with scientists in the field, the lab, and beyond. In this episode, we talk with mentor Emily Lessner, paleontologist for the Bureau of Land Management, and Shadis McDaniel, a recent Grand County High School graduate. Shadis joined Emily on a coupl…

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S11E10 Spinosaur Tales oo woo oo 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Dave has *another* book coming out and so of course he wants to talk about it a bit on the pod. Happily for the listeners, this time out he has a coauthor and so we get to have palaeontologist and palaeoartist Mark Witton on as well so that Iszi has some support for once. The new book is on that most controversial of dinosaurs, Spinosaurus and its …

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The Miracle of Lichen 23:32

3M ago23:32

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A lichen is a colony of algae or cyanobacteria living interactively with fungus and bacteria in a mutual or symbiotic relationship, but for Steve Leavitt, a lichen is a hotspot of diversity and an indicator of ecological health. Steve is in charge of one of the largest lichen collections in North America at BYU where he teaches and directs the Li…

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148 - Are Birds Dinosaurs? 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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Where did birds come from? Are they actual dinosaurs? Travel back with us as Dinosaur George and his assistant Noah discuss the origins of birds and how they are related to dinosaurs. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Eureka at Cisco: Jurassic Mammals 21:54

3M ago21:54

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147 - Patagotitan - (The Giant) 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

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Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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TLS11E09 Ancient Sea Reptiles 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

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Long time listener and second time guest Darren Naish joins us to talk about marine reptiles. While Darren is best known for his work on dinosaurs and pterosaurs, he has fingers in a huge number of vertebrate pies, and he has a new edition out of his book on all of the Mesozoic monsters that lived in the sea. So, strap in for an incredibly being to…

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Dieback Dynamics 21:28

4M ago21:28

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Across the Colorado Plateau, pinyon-juniper ecosystems are facing more and more stress due to increasing heat and aridity. Today we talk with Seth Munson, a plant and ecosystem ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. Seth’s research focuses on how dryland ecosystems respond to drought, wi…

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146 - Spicomellus - The Porcupine Dinosaur 1:01:39

4M ago1:01:39

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Meet Spicomellus, the spiky-skinned ankylosaur often called the Porcupine Dinosaur! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur expert and paleontology educator Dinosaur George introduces kids to one of the most bizarre and amazing armored dinosaurs ever discovered. Spicomellus is believed to be the earliest known ankylosaur — and…

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145 - Kaprosuchus – The Boar-Crocodile of the Cretaceous 56:33

4M ago56:33

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Meet the Kaprosuchus, also known as the “Boar Crocodile”! This amazing crocodile-like creature lived during the Late Cretaceous and had giant tusk-like teeth that made it one of the most unusual reptiles of its time. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made Kaprosuchus so fierce…

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Utah's Chinle Formation: Understanding Life in the Triassic 25:25

4M ago25:25

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Randy Irmis, a paleontologist and curator at the Natural History Museum of Utah, discusses his research on the Chinle Formation, (Triassic, ~201 to 230 million years ago) located in southern Utah. The Chinle Formation is characterized by river and stream deposits in a semi-arid environment, and is rich in fossils including vertebrates, plants, and …

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144 - Anzu – The Heavenly Eagle Dinosaur of North America 1:02:59

4M ago1:02:59

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Meet Anzu, also called the “Heavenly Eagle” dinosaur! This fascinating oviraptorid is one of the most complete examples ever found in North America. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made Anzu unique and why its discovery excited scientists around the world. You’ll discover: W…

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TLS11E08 Sauropodcast Spectacular! 57:53

4M ago57:53

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Disaster with the recording this episode! Sorry if it is hard to hear in places we were forced to use the emergency back up! Disaster with the recording this episode! Sorry if it is hard to hear in places we were forced to use the emergency back up! Listeners may remember that Dave went to Utah a couple of years back to try and help with a sauropod…

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143 - Diabloceratops - The Little Devil Dinosaur 1:06:07

5M ago1:06:07

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Don’t let the name fool you — Diabloceratops wasn’t naughty, it was a fascinating horned dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, educator Dinosaur George explains what made this ceratopsian unique and why its discovery is so important to understanding the family of horned dinosaurs. You’ll discover: W…

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142 - Ceratosaurus - The Blade Nosed Predator 58:26

5M ago58:26

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Meet the Ceratosaurus, a blade-nosed predator from the Late Jurassic! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made this carnivore so unusual — from its horned skull and four-fingered hands to its long, flexible tail. You’ll discover: How Ceratosaurus hunted and defended itself Where…

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141 - Digging Fossils with Dinosaur George 53:07

5M ago53:07

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In this fun and educational episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George teaches kids all about fossil hunting and what it takes to become a real fossil collector. From where to dig for fossils to the tools you’ll need, this episode is packed with science fun for young dinosaur lovers and future paleontologists…

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Underneath the Rivers: Stewardship of Utah's Sovereign Lands 21:35

5M ago21:35

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Tony Mancuso is the Sovereign Lands Program Manager for the Green and Colorado Rivers at Utah’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). His management efforts focus on maintaining the health and navigability of waterways under state jurisdiction, including removing invasive species and restoring natural habitats. Tony talks about specific projects l…

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TLS11E07 Flappy Flap Bum Flaps 54:06

5M ago54:06

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Pterosaur soft tissues It's a double new paper episode this time as thanks to the magic of almost random review and publication times, Dave has two papers out on the same subject in the same month! So strap in for some absolute minutiae on pterosaur hands, feet, scales, and the oddly overlooked wing membrane that sits between their legs. Pterosaurs…

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140 - Nigersaurus - A plant-eating Sauropod 1:08:10

6M ago1:08:10

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Say hello to Nigersaurus, a one-of-a-kind sauropod dinosaur with a face like a vacuum and a mouth like a lawnmower! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur educator Dinosaur George shares fun science facts about this unusual long-necked dinosaur from the Sahara Desert. With more than 500 tiny teeth and a jaw wider than its sku…

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139 - Daeodon - The Terminator Pig 1:05:06

6M ago1:05:06

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They call it the Terminator Pig, but was Daeodon really a pig? In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George introduces kids to this strange and powerful prehistoric mammal predator that ruled North America millions of years ago. With its giant skull, long legs, and razor-sharp teeth, Daeodon was a top p…

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TLS11E06 LIVE AT FOSSIL FESTIVAL 1:07:50

7M ago1:07:50

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June, rather incredibly, marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of series 1, episode 1 of the podcast. As a rather fortuitous bit of timing, we were invited to host a live Terrible Lizards event at Lyme Regis (home of Mary Anning) for their Fossil Festival. We could hardly say 'no', so here is a recording of that hour long session where we field…

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138 - Inostrancevia - The Medusa Monster 57:22

7M ago57:22

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Before the dinosaurs ruled the Earth, terrifying reptiles stalked the planet — and Inostrancevia was one of the scariest! Known as the Medusa Monster, this prehistoric predator lived during the Permian Period, long before T. rex ever appeared. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur educator Dinosaur George explores one of the…

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Creating Water Resiliency on the Navajo Nation 23:55

7M ago23:55

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Ryan Barton emphasizes the importance of collaboration and negotiation in solving water issues and bringing resilient water systems to the Navajo Nation. As a hydrologist working for the Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources, Ryan has been involved in projects for over a decade including hydrographic surveys, lake capacity studies, and the Sa…

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137 - Diplocaulus - Boomerang Head 1:02:31

7M ago1:02:31

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With a head shaped like a boomerang, this strange amphibian from the Permian Period has puzzled paleontologists for years! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur educator Dinosaur George introduces young listeners to Diplocaulus — one of the weirdest prehistoric creatures to ever swim in ancient waters. Its flat, crescent-sha…

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136 - What is a Dinosaur? 1:04:50

7M ago1:04:50

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What exactly makes a dinosaur… a dinosaur? In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George and his assistant Noah explain the basics of dinosaur science in a way that’s easy for kids to understand. From how dinosaurs are different from other reptiles to where they came from and how scientists group them in…

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135 - Dunkleosteus - Snapper Jaws 55:49

7M ago55:49

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Meet Dunkleosteus, the armored fish with jaws so strong it could snap through anything in its path! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George dives deep into the world of this prehistoric ocean predator that ruled the seas long before the dinosaurs. Known as the “King of the Ocean,” Dunkleosteus was …

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134 - Minmi (And May Birthday Shoutouts) 59:01

7M ago59:01

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Mimni was an amazing little armored dinosaur. It was one of the earliest members of the Ankylosaurus family of herbivores. Join Dinosaur George as he describes this cool little dino! And T-rex members of our patreon club who had a birthday in May get their shoutouts! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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133 - Arctotherium (The Giant Bear) 56:17

7M ago56:17

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It was the worlds largest bear and the subject of this podcast. Join Dinosaur George as he teaches you about this impressive bully! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Clearing Out the Fuels 18:11

7M ago18:11

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This podcast concludes a 3-part series on Moab’s creek corridors. The series includes restoration processes on the creeks, stream water gauge science, and this episode, fire fuels mitigation along Mill and Pack creeks flowing from the west side of the La Sal Mountains. Fire risk is high in creek corridors and other overgrown areas. The dense corrid…

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TLS11E05 Curating Dinosaurs II Curate Harder 59:01

8M ago59:01

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Curating Dinosaurs II Curate Harder! On this episode we welcome Jordan Mallon, a long-time collaborator of Dave's and, against the odds, a long-time listener of Terrible Lizards. While we talk about Jordan's research and career in this pod, and his work on dinosaur sizes and ecology, this one also serves as something of a sequel to our previous epi…

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132 - Who Would Win! 1:38:28

8M ago1:38:28

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This podcast is a recording of our T-rex and Raptor patreon club members asking Dinosaur George, and his assistant Noah, to pick a winner of their Who Would Win battles. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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131 - Ilokelesia - April B-Day Shout Outs 52:49

8M ago52:49

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T-rex members get their birthday shoutouts for April, and we learn about a rare theropod, related to Carnotaurus. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Monitoring Stream Flow 20:56

8M ago20:56

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It is the mission of the U.S. Geological Survey to monitor water resources across the country. We talk with Chris Wilkowske, a hydrologist with the USGS at the Utah Water Science Center, about the science and methodology of measuring stream flow. We talk about how stream gauges operate and the process of validating and adjusting data, particularly …

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TLS11E04 Curating Dinosaurs 59:07

8M ago59:07

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We have talked about all manner of fundamentals of research on fossils over the years here on Terrible Lizards, including finding and excavating fossils, writing and publishing papers, reconstructing animals from fragments and more. But we've somehow really glossed over the role of museums that store and protect fossils and make them available for …

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130 - Dinosaur Eggs and Feb Birthday Shoutouts 56:06

9M ago56:06

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Jojn Dinosaur George is wishing the Trex members of our Patreon club and Happy Birthday. Dinosaurs laid eggs. Although fossilized eggs are rare, we can learn a lot from the few we have. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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129 - Liopleurodon (King of the Sea?) 58:33

9M ago58:33

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If T-rex was King of the Dinosaurs, then who was the "King" of the sea? My vote goes for today's podcast Feature Creature, Liopleurodon. Join Dinosaur George on an undersea adventure to learn about this mighty swimming reptile!!! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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TLS11E03 T. rex slugfest! 54:57

10M ago54:57

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This time out we are joined by palaeontologist Andre Rowe to talk about his research into the skulls of giant carnivorous dinosaurs and what this means for their biology. This turns into a debate with Dave about how evidence can be interpreted in different ways and trying to piece together the often limited data we have to work out what these anima…