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Dr. Diane Kelly
Lecturer and biologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who studies cloacae and comparative anatomy (an expert in animal 'butt' anatomy) and was the featured guest for this episode.
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Oct 17, 2025
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The Dino Butt Fossil
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Dr. Diane Kelly, a biologist from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and expert in animal anatomy, explains the quirky side of dinosaurs. She unpacks whether dinosaurs, like dogs, sniffed each other's behinds. Through a fascinating discussion of a well-preserved Psittacosaurus fossil, Diane reveals how researchers use cloaca anatomy to infer dinosaur behavior and chemical communication. The conversation highlights the link between anatomy and behavior, leaving listeners intrigued about the smelly secrets of the prehistoric world!
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