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Smologies #2: DINOSAURS with Paleontologist Michael Habib

Jul 20, 2021

19:22

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"Smologies" features a paleontologist, Dr. Michael Habib, who shares intriguing dinosaur facts. He discusses the economics of dino digs, his favorite beasts, cloning from amber samples, real vs. fake museum dinos, and Jurassic Park flimflam. This episode also explores the controversy surrounding the name Brontosaurus and recent breakthroughs in paleontology regarding the color of dinosaurs. The speaker dives into the colors and tastes of dinosaurs and emphasizes the importance of fossil cleaning techniques.

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Quick takeaways

Paleontologists analyze well-preserved fossils, such as those with feather impressions, to determine details like color and patterns, expanding the scope of paleontology beyond just studying fossils.

Excavating and studying titanosaurs, some of the largest land animals ever, provides valuable insights into the diversity and behaviors of dinosaurs, contributing to our understanding of these ancient creatures.

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Paleontology and Fossils

Paleontology is the study of life in the past, primarily through fossils. Fossils are traces or remains of living organisms that date back at least 10,000 years. Paleontologists like Michael Habib use fossils to gain insights into the life and behavior of ancient animals. They analyze well-preserved fossils, such as those with feather impressions, to determine details like color and patterns. While paleontology historically focused on studying fossils, it now encompasses a broader understanding of past life.

Introduction

2min

Paleontology: Fossils, Discoveries, and Favorite Dinosaurs

9min

The Controversy and Resolution of the Name Brontosaurus

2min

Exploring the Color of Dinosaurs and Recent Breakthroughs in Paleontology

2min

Colors, Tastes, and Fossil Cleaning

5min

Thanking Dr. Michael Habib and Encouraging Starting Projects

2min

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We cleaned up the full version and polished it into a safe-for-work digest of dinosaur facts and tales from a paleontologist with Dr. Michael Habib. Learn about the economics of a dino dig, his favorite beasts, cloning from amber samples, which museum dinos are real vs. fakes, Jurassic Park flimflam and more. (And for the full version with NSFW stories, the link is below.)

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Sound editing by Zeke Thomas Rodrigues & Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media and Steven Ray Morris