
Silver Screen Science - 65 (2023)
The Common Descent Podcast
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Portrayal of Prehistoric Creatures in a Movie
The hosts discuss the depiction of various prehistoric creatures in a movie, including dinosaurs, reptiles, bugs, and saber-toothed creatures. They explore how these creatures adhere to common tropes in paleontology media and discuss the exaggerations and mixing of different species. The speakers also touch on the scientific reasoning behind creating fictional creatures and filling ecological niches in the movie.
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