I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Episode 459: Beyond Bones: Breathing, Tendons, and Lips. New evidence of lips on T. rex, sauropod air sacs, blood vessels in Edmontosaurus, and more dinosaur soft tissues.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Titanosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Titanosaurus-Episode-459/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Titanosaurus, a dubious titanosaurian sauropod that lived in the Late Cretaceous.In dinosaur news this week:Air sacs were invading sauropod bones in multiple ways in the Triassic—earlier than previously thoughtA new method to determine if scars on bones are from tendon attachments or air sac contactOssified tendons aren't all completely ossified, some of them still have soft tissue in themSoft tissue plays a very important role in how animals breathe, smell, regulate their body temperature, communicate, and moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 458: Beyond Bones: Feathers. Plus a mammal found fossilized on top of (and likely fighting) a PsittacosaurusFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Caudipteryx, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Caudipteryx-Episode-458/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Caudipteryx, A peacock sized oviraptorosaur known for its tail fan of feathers and flightless-bird-like body.In dinosaur news this week:A new recreation of the color on Wulong's impressive feathersBeetles found in amber munching on cretaceous dinosaur feathers2004 paper about the first ever parasitic louse found in the fossil record (which was eating dinosaur feathers)Most (maybe all) modern birds molt at least once a year, but Mesozoic dinosaurs may have molted less frequently See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast explores the fascinating world of preserved dinosaur soft tissues, including skin, feathers, blood vessels, tendons, and organs. It discusses the challenges of studying and preserving soft tissues, recent research on their preservation mechanisms, and their implications for understanding dinosaur biology. The podcast also delves into the discovery of a unique herbivorous dinosaur and the importance of paleo art in linking science and public awareness about dinosaurs.

Episode 456: The oldest diplodocoid and a new Egyptian titanosaur. Tharosaurus, a dicraeosaurid like Amargasaurus, is the oldest diplodocoid ever found; The new titanosaur, Igai, was described from Egypt; and we explore how cabinets of curiosity were the original natural history museumsFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Megapnosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Megapnosaurus-Episode-456/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Megapnosaurus, a close relative of Coelophysis that was called Syntarsus until beetle scientists renamed it "big dead lizard" after noticing the name Syntarsus was already used for a beetle.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new titanosaur, Igai semkhuThere’s a new dicraeosaurid sauropod, Tharosaurus indicusThe Ubirajara fossil was officially returned to Brazil in JuneGavin Leng, a fossil hunter known for discoveries such as Eotyrannus, recently passed awayIf you’re in London, check out the Brick Dinos exhibit at the Horniman Museum & Gardens This episode is brought to you by Exquisite Eons. They have new Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Ankylosaurus bronze figurines available for pre-order! Get a discount by ordering the full set for a limited time at https://exquisiteeons.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 455: The Fastest Dinosaurs. Plus two new dinosaurs: A new iguanodontian Oblitosaurus, the largest known ornithopod from the Late Jurassic in all of Europe; and Furcatoceratops, a close relative of Nasutoceratops.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Sinornithomimus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Sinornithomimus-Episode-455/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Sinornithomimus, an ornithomimosaur that may have been one of the fastest dinosaurs in all of the Mesozoic.In dinosaur news this week:A new iguanodontian dinosaur, Oblitosaurus, whose name means "obsolete" or "forgotten" lizard; But its an important findThere’s a new ceratopsid, Furcatoceratops elucidans, a close relative of Nasutoceratops that was already 10ft long at only 2 to 3 years oldListener Question: What was the fastest dinosaur?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Larson, paleontologist and president of the Black Hills Institute, discusses his excavation of Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex found. Topics include determining the sex of Tyrannosaurus Shrix, convenience of Factor meals, hunting behaviors of dinosaurs, changing perceptions of dinosaurs, controversies in paleontology, and characteristics of Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Episode 453: Who destroyed the Central Park Dinosaurs? Boss Tweed has long been blamed for vandalizing New York City’s version of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, but it turns out someone else was to blame.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Anchiceratops, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Anchiceratops-Episode-453/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Anchiceratops, a small to medium sized Triceratops relative that may have weighed less than a rhino.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new neornithischian dinosaur, MinimocursorOur favorite (mostly free) resources for learning more about dinosaurs:If you want to learn more about dinosaurs you can take virtual tours of museums, take free online courses, or get other free virtual resources hereCheck out the Paleobiology Database, our favorite dinosaur books, and our favorite dinosaur websitesIf you teach elementary, middle, or high school students we have free dinosaur lesson plans for you See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast discusses the Carnian Pluvial Event and its contribution to the dominance of dinosaurs. It also explores the mystery of unusual layers of sediment formed at the same time. Additionally, the hosts introduce a massive turtle from the late Cretaceous period and a newly discovered species of giant marine turtle.

Episode 452: Two new duckbills and a cabin made out of real dinosaur bones. Plus there’s a new megaraptorid coming soon and we answer a question about the status of Torosaurus vs TriceratopsFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Diamantinasaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Diamantinasaurus-Episode-452/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Diamantinasaurus, a titanosaur that lived in the Late Cretaceous in what is now Australia.In dinosaur news this week:A new hadrosauroid, Gonkoken nanoi, is the first duck-billed dinosaur from the subantarctic regionPaleontologists named a new ornithopod, Iani smithiThere’s a new “Freddy Krueger of dinosaurs”Patron question: The status of some reported juvenile Torosaurus finds This episode is brought to you by Exquisite Eons. Their Intrepid Triceratops and Savvy Stegosaurus brooches are going extinct. Get them now, before they're gone forever! They're both available at steeply discounted prices while they last at https://exquisiteeons.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 451: A dinosaur with bladelike spikes and natural plywood armor. A new ankylosaur, a new ornithopod, and Dr. Will Tattersdill joins us to discuss dinosaurs in Victorian-era pop cultureFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Ilokelesia, links from Will Tattersdill, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Ilokelesia-Episode-451/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Ilokelesia, An abelisaurid theropod whose name fittingly means "flesh lizard" or a "flesh eating reptile".Interview with Will Tattersdill, a Senior Lecturer in Literature and Contemporary Fantasy Cultures at the University of Glasgow. He is an expert in late-Victorian science fiction and explores how the connections between dinosaur science and science fiction.In dinosaur news this week:A new ankylosaur from the Isle of Wight, Vectipelta, had armor similar to 1/2 inch thick plywood in its skin and blade-like spikes on its sidesScientists named a new ornithopod dinosaur, Calvarius rapidusA new dinosaur short, “We Hunt Giants” co-produced by Andreas Feix and Titus Pair This episode is brought to you by Exquisite Eons. Their Intrepid Triceratops and Savvy Stegosaurus brooches are going extinct. Get them now, before they're gone forever! They're both available at steeply discounted prices while they last at https://exquisiteeons.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.