I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur podcast

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Dinosaurs had a complex relationship with fungi and plants. We explore whether dinosaurs ate psychedelics, if they aided plant evolution, and even a carnivorous fungus. For links to the main sources, all of the details we shared about Jeholornis , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Jeholornis-Episode-528/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Jeholornis, the first known bird to eat fruit. Some of the main topics in this episode: The psychotropic fungus ergot in the Cretaceous Fungi in dinosaurian (Isisaurus) coprolites Dinosaurs feeding on flowering plants Dinosaur—angiosperm coevolution revisited "Hunting the Snark: the flawed search for mythical Jurassic angiosperms" Angiosperm evolution using phylogenomics Possible pre-Cretaceous origin of flowering plants Ancient pollen that may be from angiosperms How the end-Cretaceous extinction led to modern rainforests How plants fared after the end-Cretaceous mass extinction Last chance to Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above (by midnight on Friday, February 28, 2025) to get your exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdino See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska - "the rarest among the rare" 54:37

17 days ago54:37

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Zofia led several expeditions to Mongolia where her team discovered hundreds of mammals and dinosaurs including Deinocheirus and the Fighting Dinosaurs (a velociraptor and Protoceratops who appear to have fossilized in the middle of a fight to the death). For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Deinocheirus (revisited) , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Deinocheirus (revisited)-Episode-527/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Deinocheirus (revisited), a dinosaur that was once considered fearsome, but now more goofy. It's a unique herbivorous theropod with enormous arms and claws. Two great books written by Zofia: In Pursuit of Early Mammals Hunting for dinosaurs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Why Brontosaurus is the best dinosaur 36:11

4 weeks ago36:11

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The "thunder lizard" may be the most well-known sauropod. It has been regularly featured in movies for over a century and would have been an awesome sight to behold in the Jurassic. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Astrophocaudia , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Astrophocaudia-Episode-526/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Astrophocaudia, a roughly 20 ton sauropod that lived in the Early Cretaceous alongside Sauroposeidon. We're celebrating 10 years of podcasting by sending out Allosaurus patches! Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above by the end of February 2025 to get the exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdino See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Dean Lomax Returns 54:55

6 weeks ago54:55

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Dean Lomax joins to discuss Ichthyotitan, the largest known reptile of all time which he recently described. Plus the Rutland Sea Dragon, Executive Producing Why Dinosaurs?, and more. For a photo of us with Dean Lomax, all of the details we shared about Aristosuchus , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Aristosuchus-Episode-525/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Aristosuchus, a small (likely fuzzy) dinosaur that lived in the Early Cretaceous in what is now England. Interview with Dean Lomax, an award-winning paleontologist, author, and presenter, as well as Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Manchester & 1851 fellow at the University of Bristol. He’s the leading authority on ichthyosaurs, and he also excavates and researches dinosaurs. Check him out on Instagram @Dean_R_Lomax or Facebook or twitter or on his website at deanrlomax.co.uk Some of the things we discuss with Dean Lomax this week: His upcoming work on the Rutland sea dragon Ichthyotitan, which is possibly the largest marine reptile to ever swim the earth Executive Producing the Why Dinosaurs? Documentary We're celebrating 10 years of podcasting by sending out Allosaurus patches! Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above by the end of February 2025 to get the exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdino See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Dinosaur Dancing and Movement 44:26

8 weeks ago44:26

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The current evidence for dinosaur mating displays, reproduction, walking, and running. Featuring chickens with artificial tails! For links about dinosaur dancing, all of the details we shared about Valdosaurus , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Valdosaurus-Episode-524/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Valdosaurus, an iguanodont that lived in the Early Cretaceous. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode are: "Display arenas" showing potential courtship ceremonies in Cretaceous rock Two oviraptorosaur tails that may show differences between males and females (males with tail-shaking muscles) Dinosaur "dance floor" of tracks that seem to show stopping and crouching behaviors A simulation of the enormous sauropod Argentinosaurus walking We're celebrating 10 years of podcasting by sending out Allosaurus patches! Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above by the end of February 2025 to get the exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdino See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Top 24 Dinosaur Discoveries of 2024 1:13:56

11 weeks ago1:13:56

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A huge year for stegosaurs and theropods! For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Yinlong , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Yinlong-Episode-523/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Yinlong, one of the earliest known ceratopsians. Our top stories of 2024: Best new tyrannosaur: Asiatyrannus Best new tyrannosaur (runner up): Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis Best new titanosaur: Bustingorrytitan Best new titanosaur (runner up): Qunkasaura Best new ankylosaur: Datai Best new abelisaur: Koleken Best new ceratopsian: Lokiceratops Best new (maybe) burrowing dinosaur: Fona Best new ornithopod (most complete found in UK in 100 years): Comptonatus Best new theropod brow: Alpkarakush Best sauropod vertebra (and best rebbachisaurid): Sidersaura Best new rebbachisaurid (runner up): Campananeyen Best noasaurid theropod: Kiyacursor Best new caenagnathid: Eoneophron Best new sleeping dinosaur: Hypnovenator Most basal rhabdodontomorph ornithopod: Emiliasaura Best new silesaurid: Gondwanax Most expanded dinosaur group: Stegosauria. Including: Thyreosaurus, Baiyinosaurus, Angustungui, & Yanbeilong Coolest discovery story: Musankwa Most tenacious fossil: Ardetosaurus Most exciting new Mesozoic bird: Shuilingornis Best bird names: Avisaurus ("bird lizard") and Magnusavis ("big bird") Fastest name change: "Jingjia" renamed Jingiella Garret's favorite Dinosaur Connection Challenge: bubonic plague Best paleopathology study: South American theropods Best paleopathology study (runner up): Plateosaurus Oldest known paleontology (maybe): 10,000 year old petroglyphs Best friendly sauropodomorph study: Lufengosaurus Best new spinosaurid: Riojavenatrix Spinosaur diving and hunting/swimming update Spinosaur skull shapes Spinosaurs had skull and teeth to go after large prey Best new tyrannosaur paper: Gorgosaurus gut contents Nanotyrannus update T. rex intelligence estimation Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is available now! Find the perfect gift for the dinosaur enthusiast in your life (or yourself). This year's guide features real dinosaur teeth, a color your own dinosaur postcard book, dinosaur collectibles, toys, and more! Head to iknowdino.com/the-ultimate-dinosaur-holiday-gift-guide/ to see the full list of gift ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior Book Club 1:17:37

13 weeks ago1:17:37

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We share all our thoughts on the most surprising and interesting parts of David Hone's new book: Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior . Plus a tiny dinosaur with a lot of gastroliths and some huge dinosaurs without any. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Gasparinisaura , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Gasparinisaura-Episode-522/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Gasparinisaura, a small dinosaur, of which multiple specimens have been found with gastroliths. This episode is brought to you by Princeton University Press. They have four brand new dinosaur books: The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs , Birds of the Mesozoic , The Little Book of Dinosaurs , and Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior . If you haven't already, get your copy of Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior at press.princeton.edu and use promo code PUP30 for 30% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Kelsie Abrams from the Burke Museum 56:31

15 weeks ago56:31

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From digging up dinosaur bones to preparing fossils, Kelsie Abrams is involved with fossils from the field to the museum display. She also shares her unique perspective as a paleontologist with a background in archaeology. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Uteodon , links from Kelsie Abrams, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Uteodon-Episode-521/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Uteodon, an iguanodontian from the Jurassic that was thought to be a species of Camptosaurus (and still is by some researchers). Interview with Kelsie Abrams, the paleontology fossil lab manager at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle, Washington. Follow her on Instagram @pinup_paleontologist This episode is brought to you by Princeton University Press. They have four brand new dinosaur books: The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs , Birds of the Mesozoic , The Little Book of Dinosaurs , and Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior . On December 4, we’ll be discussing Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior in depth as part of a special book club segment. Get your copy now and read along with us! Go to press.princeton.edu and use promo code PUP30 for 30% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Bonus: Common Descent featuring I Know Dino 1:15:24

16 weeks ago1:15:24

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David Moscato and Will Harris invited us to join them on the Common Descent podcast earlier this year. We had a great discussion ranging from dinosaurs to science communication in general. Connect with Common Descent: https://linktr.ee/common_descent Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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100 Years of Velociraptor 48:48

16 weeks ago48:48

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Velociraptor (and Oviraptor & Saurornithoides) were named exactly 100 years ago to the day! We're celebrating Velociraptor's 100 year anniversary by going through what we now know about this awesome little dinosaur. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Velociraptor , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Velociraptor-Episode-519/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Velociraptor, A small predatory dinosaur that had some of the most infamous weaponry of any prehistoric animal.. In dinosaur news this week: It’s November, which means it’s Dinovember! On November 7, 1924 (almost exactly 100 years ago, Henry Fairfield Osborn named Velociraptor This episode is brought to you by Princeton University Press. They have four brand new dinosaur books: The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs , Birds of the Mesozoic , The Little Book of Dinosaurs , and Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior . On December 4, we’ll be discussing Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior in depth as part of a special book club segment. Get your copy now and read along with us! Go to press.princeton.edu and use promo code PUP30 for 30% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Was Saurophaganax an Allosaurid or a Sauropod? 1:04:25

17 weeks ago1:04:25

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Plus a new sauropod with a tail club, a potentially new Spinosaurus species, and several more new dinosaurs! For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Dilophosaurus , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Dilophosaurus-Episode-518/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Dilophosaurus (revisited) , an apex predator from the Early Jurassic of North America with a pair of large head crests (but no neck frill). In dinosaur news this week: A new Spinosaurus species was reported last year from Niger The vertebrae in the Saurophaganax holotype may have been from sauropod(s) There’s a new sauropod dinosaur, Ardetosaurus viator There’s another sauropod with a tail club! There’s a new ornithopod dinosaur, Emiliasaura alessandri By the end of the Cretaceous, ornithopod dinosaurs had evolved teeth that made them very successful plant eaters Birds from the Late Cretaceous existed alongside dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus and lived like today’s birds of prey A rare “flat-headed” juvenile pachycephalosaurid lived in the Late Cretaceous in what’s now Texas, U.S. Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is available now! Find the perfect gift for the dinosaur enthusiast in your life (or yourself). This year's guide features real dinosaur teeth, a color your own dinosaur postcard book, dinosaur collectibles, toys, and more! Head to iknowdino.com/the-ultimate-dinosaur-holiday-gift-guide/ to see the full list of gift ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Bonus: The First Person Struck by a Meteor & The Discovery of Oxygen 35:20

18 weeks ago35:20

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Lindsay Graham from History Daily explores the human side of two topics we often discuss on the show: Meteors and Oxygen. On November 30, 1954, Alabama resident Ann Hodges becomes the first person struck by a meteorite, an event that will upend the 34-year-old’s life. On August 1, 1774, English philosopher and chemist, Joseph Priestley, discovers a mysterious new gas, which will come to be known as “oxygen”. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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Did Dinosaurs Survive after the Asteroid? 59:04

19 weeks ago59:04

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This episode is all about answering listener questions! Ranges from did non-avian dinosaurs live past the K-Pg in what's now New Zealand? Also how to survive the Mesozoic, would you go to a real life Jurassic Park, what dinosaurs would win "best in show", plus two dinosaur books that are great references. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Albertadromeus , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Albertadromeus-Episode-517/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Albertadromeus, a thescelosaurid that was the smallest known herbivorous dinosaur in its ecosystem. Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is available now! Find the perfect gift for the dinosaur enthusiast in your life (or yourself). This year's guide features real dinosaur teeth, a color your own dinosaur postcard book, dinosaur collectibles, toys, and more! Head to iknowdino.com/the-ultimate-dinosaur-holiday-gift-guide/ to see the full list of gift ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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A New Stegosaur with Oddly Shaped Feet! 40:56

20 weeks ago40:56

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The stegosaur Angustungui has claws similar to Scelidosaurus despite being over 30 million years more recent. Plus a few new non-fiction dinosaur books that we've been reading lately. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Thescelosaurus , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Thescelosaurus-Episode-516/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more. Dinosaur of the day Thescelosaurus, a "godlike" burrowing dinosaur. In dinosaur news this week: There’s a new stegosaur, Angustungui qiketaiensis Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is available now! Find the perfect gift for the dinosaur enthusiast in your life (or yourself). This year's guide features real dinosaur teeth, a color your own dinosaur postcard book, dinosaur collectibles, toys, and more! Head to iknowdino.com/the-ultimate-dinosaur-holiday-gift-guide/ to see the full list of gift ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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New Silesaur and Tyrannosaurid Dinosaurs 35:11

20 weeks ago35:11