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The Skeptics Guide #883 - Jun 11 2022

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Evolutionary Factors for Gigantic Prehistoric Animals

This chapter explores the reasons for the enormous size of prehistoric animals, discussing factors like teeth evolution, bone structure, warmer climate, and high oxygen levels. It debunks myths about dinosaur warm-bloodedness and explains how ideal ecological conditions enabled the evolution of giant herbivores and insects. The episode also touches on the impact of environmental changes, asteroid impacts, human activities, and size trends among mammals and reptiles.

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