The Origin of Mammals

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Mammals were there when the asteroid hit, and they were there long before the asteroid. Mammals then filled a lot of those rolls that dinosaurs once filled. That's when the ancestors of mammals split off from the reptiles on the great family tree of life. And ultimately, it is our deep history. i think it is especially interesting and especially relevant for us to understand.

In times of turmoil, it can be useful to take a longer view of history. Like, a LOT longer. Paleontologist and author of “The Rise and Reign of the Mammals” Stephen Brusatte joins Adam to explain how mammals took over the Earth hundreds of millions of years ago, and why we survived and achieve sentience when dinosaurs died out. Stephen goes on to discuss why taking a deep look at our history can help prepare us for the crises of the near future. You can purchase Stephen’s book at http://factuallypod.com/books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.