I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Episode 456: The oldest diplodocoid and a new Egyptian titanosaur. Tharosaurus, a dicraeosaurid like Amargasaurus, is the oldest diplodocoid ever found; The new titanosaur, Igai, was described from Egypt; and we explore how cabinets of curiosity were the original natural history museumsFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Megapnosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Megapnosaurus-Episode-456/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Megapnosaurus, a close relative of Coelophysis that was called Syntarsus until beetle scientists renamed it "big dead lizard" after noticing the name Syntarsus was already used for a beetle.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new titanosaur, Igai semkhuThere’s a new dicraeosaurid sauropod, Tharosaurus indicusThe Ubirajara fossil was officially returned to Brazil in JuneGavin Leng, a fossil hunter known for discoveries such as Eotyrannus, recently passed awayIf you’re in London, check out the Brick Dinos exhibit at the Horniman Museum & Gardens This episode is brought to you by Exquisite Eons. They have new Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Ankylosaurus bronze figurines available for pre-order! Get a discount by ordering the full set for a limited time at https://exquisiteeons.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 455: The Fastest Dinosaurs. Plus two new dinosaurs: A new iguanodontian Oblitosaurus, the largest known ornithopod from the Late Jurassic in all of Europe; and Furcatoceratops, a close relative of Nasutoceratops.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Sinornithomimus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Sinornithomimus-Episode-455/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Sinornithomimus, an ornithomimosaur that may have been one of the fastest dinosaurs in all of the Mesozoic.In dinosaur news this week:A new iguanodontian dinosaur, Oblitosaurus, whose name means "obsolete" or "forgotten" lizard; But its an important findThere’s a new ceratopsid, Furcatoceratops elucidans, a close relative of Nasutoceratops that was already 10ft long at only 2 to 3 years oldListener Question: What was the fastest dinosaur?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Larson, paleontologist and president of the Black Hills Institute, discusses his excavation of Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex found. Topics include determining the sex of Tyrannosaurus Shrix, convenience of Factor meals, hunting behaviors of dinosaurs, changing perceptions of dinosaurs, controversies in paleontology, and characteristics of Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Episode 453: Who destroyed the Central Park Dinosaurs? Boss Tweed has long been blamed for vandalizing New York City’s version of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, but it turns out someone else was to blame.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Anchiceratops, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Anchiceratops-Episode-453/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Anchiceratops, a small to medium sized Triceratops relative that may have weighed less than a rhino.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new neornithischian dinosaur, MinimocursorOur favorite (mostly free) resources for learning more about dinosaurs:If you want to learn more about dinosaurs you can take virtual tours of museums, take free online courses, or get other free virtual resources hereCheck out the Paleobiology Database, our favorite dinosaur books, and our favorite dinosaur websitesIf you teach elementary, middle, or high school students we have free dinosaur lesson plans for you See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast discusses the Carnian Pluvial Event and its contribution to the dominance of dinosaurs. It also explores the mystery of unusual layers of sediment formed at the same time. Additionally, the hosts introduce a massive turtle from the late Cretaceous period and a newly discovered species of giant marine turtle.

Episode 452: Two new duckbills and a cabin made out of real dinosaur bones. Plus there’s a new megaraptorid coming soon and we answer a question about the status of Torosaurus vs TriceratopsFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Diamantinasaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Diamantinasaurus-Episode-452/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Diamantinasaurus, a titanosaur that lived in the Late Cretaceous in what is now Australia.In dinosaur news this week:A new hadrosauroid, Gonkoken nanoi, is the first duck-billed dinosaur from the subantarctic regionPaleontologists named a new ornithopod, Iani smithiThere’s a new “Freddy Krueger of dinosaurs”Patron question: The status of some reported juvenile Torosaurus finds This episode is brought to you by Exquisite Eons. Their Intrepid Triceratops and Savvy Stegosaurus brooches are going extinct. Get them now, before they're gone forever! They're both available at steeply discounted prices while they last at https://exquisiteeons.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 451: A dinosaur with bladelike spikes and natural plywood armor. A new ankylosaur, a new ornithopod, and Dr. Will Tattersdill joins us to discuss dinosaurs in Victorian-era pop cultureFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Ilokelesia, links from Will Tattersdill, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Ilokelesia-Episode-451/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Ilokelesia, An abelisaurid theropod whose name fittingly means "flesh lizard" or a "flesh eating reptile".Interview with Will Tattersdill, a Senior Lecturer in Literature and Contemporary Fantasy Cultures at the University of Glasgow. He is an expert in late-Victorian science fiction and explores how the connections between dinosaur science and science fiction.In dinosaur news this week:A new ankylosaur from the Isle of Wight, Vectipelta, had armor similar to 1/2 inch thick plywood in its skin and blade-like spikes on its sidesScientists named a new ornithopod dinosaur, Calvarius rapidusA new dinosaur short, “We Hunt Giants” co-produced by Andreas Feix and Titus Pair This episode is brought to you by Exquisite Eons. Their Intrepid Triceratops and Savvy Stegosaurus brooches are going extinct. Get them now, before they're gone forever! They're both available at steeply discounted prices while they last at https://exquisiteeons.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 450: Triceratops Celebration. The most famous ceratopsian of all time! It may have had horns reaching 5ft (1.5m) long when they had their keratin coverings.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Triceratops, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Triceratops revisited-Episode-450/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Triceratops, the most famous ceratopsian of all time! It may have had horns reaching 5ft (1.5m) long when they had their keratin coverings. This episode is brought to you by Mylio Photos. Organize, Protect, Rediscover a lifetime of photos & videos. Download Mylio Photos for free at mylio.com/dino. Just for our community, get 25% off Mylio Photos+ by going to mylio.com/dino and keep all of your backups perfectly synched and available on all your devices at all times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 449: How to survive a dinosaur encounter. Steve Brusatte joins to discuss a new book with tips on how to survive in the Mesozoic. We also share two new dinosaurs, a spinosaurid from Spain and a peculiar theropod from ChinaFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Claosaurus, links from Steve Brusatte, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Claosaurus-Episode-449/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Claosaurus, Hadrosauroid that lived in the Late Cretaceous in what is now Kansas, USA.Interview with Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist, paleontology advisor for Jurassic World, and author of a number of paleontology books. He’s also the expert reviewer for a new National Geographic Kids book by Stephanie Warren Drimmer, called “How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs”In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new spinosaurid dinosaur, Protathlitis cinctorrensis, that is estimated to be 10–11m (33–36ft) longA new small theropod was named Migmanychion laiyang for its peculiar hand claws Sponsors:The PaleoPins Collection: Diversity Expansion Kickstarter expands on The PaleoPins Collection with new prehistoric animal skulls! They have new designs like Dunkleosteus, Mosasaurus, and Diplodocus. Plus, as a perk for backing, you get access to the original line of The PaleoPins Collection with over a dozen dinosaurs (plus even more prehistoric animals). Check them out and get yours at bit.ly/paleopinsThis episode is brought to you by Mylio Photos. Organize, Protect, Rediscover a lifetime of photos & videos. Download Mylio Photos for free at mylio.com/dino. Just for our community, get 25% off Mylio Photos+ by going to mylio.com/dino and keep all of your backups perfectly synched and available on all your devices at all times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 448: The Dinosauroid (the human-troodontid hybrid). Troodon was a brooder, a neuroscientist’s take on if dinosaurs could become as smart as humans, and dinosaur extinction argumentsFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Stenonychosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Stenonychosaurus-Episode-448/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Stenonychosaurus, a troodontid that was proposed to be so advanced that it would have evolved into a human like creature if it wasn’t for the Chicxulub impact that made the non-avian dinosaurs go extinct.In dinosaur news this week:A neuroscientist's take on whether dinosaurs could evolve to be as intelligent as humansThe debate on what made the dinosaurs go extinct continues, with more arguments in favor of the Chicxulub impactTroodon could change its body temperature and likely brooded its eggs in nests shared with other females of the same species Sponsors:The PaleoPins Collection: Diversity Expansion Kickstarter expands on The PaleoPins Collection with new prehistoric animal skulls! They have new designs like Dunkleosteus, Mosasaurus, and Diplodocus. Plus, as a perk for backing, you get access to the original line of The PaleoPins Collection with over a dozen dinosaurs (plus even more prehistoric animals). Check them out and get yours at bit.ly/paleopinsThis episode is brought to you by Mylio Photos. Organize, Protect, Rediscover a lifetime of photos & videos. Download Mylio Photos for free at mylio.com/dino. Just for our community, get 25% off Mylio Photos+ by going to mylio.com/dino and keep all of your backups perfectly synched and available on all your devices at all times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.