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#480 – Dave Hone: T-Rex, Dinosaurs, Extinction, Evolution, and Jurassic Park

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Unraveling Spinosaurid Mysteries

This chapter explores the complexities of paleontological research, specifically focusing on spinosaurids and their aquatic feeding strategies using various scientific methods. It critiques the portrayal of dinosaurs in media, particularly in the Jurassic Park franchise, and emphasizes the importance of accurate representation based on fossil evidence. Additionally, the chapter examines the challenges of understanding dinosaur intelligence through brain structure and neuron density comparisons with modern animals.

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