Best Paleontologist Podcasts (2024)

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Apple Mint, Wasabi Arugula and Limequats 6:31

2h ago6:31

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Come shopping with us at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market so we can get some plants at Logan's Gardens! Logan Williams and his father have one of the only black-owned nurseries in Los Angeles and they sell things you probably haven't heard of before. We'll do some tomato talk, explore leafy greens that have a kick and take you through their mint va…

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Energizing Careers: Alberta's Path Forward 35:29

3d ago35:29

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Alberta’s long history of innovation and collaboration continues to shape its ever-growing energy industry. Join co-hosts Lora Bucsis and Pat Hufnagel-Smith as they discuss the impact of the latest technological advancements and environmental considerations on the labour market within the province’s energy sector. You’ll discover how adaptability a…

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Learning From 35 Answered Prayers in the Bible

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Learning From 35 Answered Prayers in the Bible Throughout the Bible, we see the heroes of the faith coming in prayer to God for all kinds of issues, But have you really studied just how they prayed? In this interview with Dr. Nathan Ward, author of _Our Eyes Are On You: A Study of Biblical Prayer_, we discuss what specific things effective prayers …

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Back in time! To the Renaissance Faire! 7:09

5d ago7:09

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Put on your costume and grab a turkey leg because it's time for the Ren Faire! We're headed out to Irwindale for the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire. We'll watch some jousting, check out the shops, learn about glass blowing and fencing -- and maybe have a cup or two of mead. If you're catching this episode when it posts, find tickets for the fi…

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🤖🌳📈 220 - Austin Wade Smith on Convivial Ecological Institutions and Open Source Commons for Sensemaking 1:20:09

1h ago1:20:09

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This week I riff with Austin Wade Smith (they/them) — an animist, designer, ecologist, and creative technologist based in Brooklyn, New York and the Executive Director of Regen Foundation, a US-based non-profit working with distributed ledgers and AI to design sovereign regenerative economics. Austin’s work explores opportunities for social, legal,…

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22. Moa Footprints with Kane Fleury 55:59

10d ago55:59

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Adele speaks with special guest Kane Fleury, curator of Natural Science at Tūhura Otago Museum in Dunedin, New Zealand! Kane talks us through what steps were taken to move a fossil trackway made by the Moa, a famous flightless bird - plus extra info on avian extinctions in Aotearoa affecting the Adzebill and Haast's Eagle. We also touch on trilobit…

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What Dangers Does AI Hold For The Future?

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What Dangers Does AI Hold For The Future? Artificial intelligence is quickly being integrated into more and more systems we use to work and create. But are there dangers to it? Past doomsday scenarios in film may not be realistic, but ther are some legitimate cautions we should heed that accompany the benefits of AI. In this episode, Lenny joins th…

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Belief, Denial, and Delusion: Lessons from Jeremiah

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Belief, Denial, and Delusion: Lessons from Jeremiah People will hold their beliefs strongly. If a belief is justified, that should be the case. But what happens when we believe things that aren’t true because we simply don’t want to? We have many examples throughout history of people denying or deluding themselves into believing things about God th…

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“Stretching Back: Exploring the World of Sauropods” 25:46

18d ago25:46

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In this episode of Dinomania: Prehistoric Pod, join Ranger Chris and Andy as they delve into the fascinating world of sauropods, the long-necked giants of the dinosaur era. From their towering stature to their unique anatomy, learn how these majestic creatures roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Discover the secrets behind their deadly feet and…

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21. Ornithopods and Whales with Ruairidh Duncan 1:48:11

13d ago1:48:11

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Adele’s joined by special guest Ruairidh Duncan to talk about ornithopod dinosaurs and whales! We reminisce about the 90s and get nostalgic over the Natural History Museum in London, get the facts on herbivores from the Cretaceous coast and dive into the mysterious world of mysticetes AKA baleen whales AKA moustached whales! Plus info on Mammalodon…

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TLS10E04 Dinosaurs of the Antarctic 1:10:06

19d ago1:10:06

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We all know about how common dinosaurs can be in places like Europe, Argentina, the US, China and Mongolia, but they have turned up in dozens and dozens of countries and on every continent, including Antarctica. Unsurprisingly, it’s a very tough place to work, it costs a ton of money, and there are not that many dinosaurs to be found, but they are …

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Losing Culture: How Relativism Makes People More Savage

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Losing Culture: How Relativism Makes People More Savage Why do we see more incivility in our society today? We read about the increase in mass shootings, student violence against speakers with whom they disagree, and an ever-growing online belligerence. And what's worse is our country and our world are being divided among ideological lines where no…

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Decoding Dinosaurs 20:21

20d ago20:21

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In episode 9 of "Dinomania: Prehistoric Pod," join ranger Chris as he delves into the fascinating world of dinosaur names and their meanings. From the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex to the graceful Brachiosaurus, discover the stories behind these iconic names and how they provide insights into the characteristics and behaviors of these incredible creatur…

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🙏🏽⛩🤖 219 - Joshua Schrei on Embodied Ethics in The Age of A.I. 1:29:37

23d ago1:29:37

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This week marks the beginning of Embodied Ethics in The Age of A.I., a six-week online course led by writer and teacher Joshua Schrei, host of The Emerald Podcast. This course is, in large part, inspired by an episode he wrote last year called “So You Want To Be A Sorcerer in The Age of Mythic Powers” — exploring the mythic dimensions of tech innov…

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Fake News! How the Misinformation Police Get It Wrong

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Fake News! How the Misinformation Police Get It Wrong What counts as misinformation, disinformation or fake news? Are people so led astray by today's social media that they continually confuse facts with opinion? Lenny examines a journalarticle by political sciientists who claim to show how people get their facts and opinions wrong. However, there'…

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Deconstruction, Doubt, and Christianity: The Bobby Conway Interview

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Deconstruction, Doubt, and Christianity: The Bobby Conway Interview Doubt about the claims of Christianity have existed since the day of Jesus's resurrection. Many young people today are deconstructing their faith based on their doubts. But what happens when the one wrestling with doubt is a pastor? How does he face his congregation each week? In t…

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🎋🔬🕸️ 218 - Neil Theise on Complexity & Nonduality 1:26:55

1M ago1:26:55

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I’m honored to share a profound and soulful conversation on science and spirituality with Neil Theise, professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discoverer of a new human organ (the interstitium), lifelong Zen meditator, and author of the superb book, Notes on Complexity. ✨ Mentioned & Related Links: Embodied Ethics in The Age …

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Defusing the Wars Against Men and Culture: The Nancy Pearcey Interview

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Defusing the Wars Against Men and Culture: The Nancy Pearcey Interview Our culture is in crisis in many different ways. Depression rates are soaring, young men are finding it more difficult to find their place in this world, confusion over the value that our bodies hold is commonplace, as is the idea that morality isn’t rooted in fact. In special i…

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Becoming Paleontologists 46:59

1M ago46:59

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For our final episode of season 1 we go into detail on how the two of us met, how we got into paleontology, and the various twists and turns that have made up our two careers. CW: Cursing. Yep, that’s all this time – we were surprised too!

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TLS10E03 Dinosaur footprints 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

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Dinosaur footprints with Peter Falkingham Footprints and trackways are an amazing source of data on how dinosaurs moved and what they did. But interpreting these can be a real nightmare since it’s hard to work out the interactions between a moving foot and the actual surface, or work out which species might have made which tracks. At the forefront …

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20. Zygomaturus with Jac O'Connor 1:21:01

1M ago1:21:01

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Join Adele and digital necromancer Jac O'Connor on a deep dive into Zygomaturus! The so-called 'marsupial rhino' AKA a honking huge megafauna and close cousin of Diprotodon. Plus hot takes on scientific papers, science communication, the dark side of nomenclature and how giant ground sloths accidentally brought the avocado to South America. Jac O'C…

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Christianity and Masculinity - What Does it Mean to Be a A Man?

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Christianity and Masculinity: What Does it Mean to Be a A Man? What does it mean to be a Christian and a man in 2024? Is it the hyper-aggressiveness and crudity of an Andrew Tate or is it a benign passivity of a Ward Cleaver? Here, we examine the extremes, the stereotypes, and the assertions of how manhood has gone wrong. But we also look to Jesus—…

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Thick Thighs and Body Size 48:45

2M ago48:45

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From dinosaurs to rhinos to bugs, things used to get a whole lot bigger than they seem to today. In this episode we talk all about evolutionary constraints, the narrow set of bumper bars enforced on us by biology. CW: Body fluids. Using the term bug incorrectly (sorry entomologists). Cursing.

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Harmonizing Life: The Unheard World of Acoustic Science 39:28

2M ago39:28

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Are you interested in an audio career with diverse settings, from recording studios and concert venues to film sets and video game studios? Step into the captivating realm of acoustics as we unveil the pivotal skills that set the stage for success in this dynamic field. Join our guest, Dan Clayton, on this episode of “The Best Careers You Never Kne…

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A Paleontologist's View of Darwinism and Intelligent Design

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A Paleontologist's View of Darwinism and Intelligent Design Evolution is a hot=button issue. As our science progresses, is the evidence for evolution beoining more concrete or more tenuous? Here, I interview Dr. Günter Bechly, an evolutionary biologist and paleontologist who has devoted much of his life studying Darwinism. He highlights the incredi…

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Eggs 46:15

2M ago46:15

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…and then some. From the eggs of the platypus to the eggs of dinosaurs, we’ll talk about how eggs are formed, why humans don’t lay them, and of course, why the egg definitely came before the chicken. CW: Placentas and afterbirth, body fluids, cursing

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19. Trilobites with Alyssa Fjeld 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

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Join Adele and special guest Alyssa Fjeld as they explore everyone's favourite extinct arthropods, Trilobites (AKA sea cockroaches)! We compare moulting in bugs to levelling up in a video game, discuss the advantages of having a punk phase and how building a segmented body is like playing with Lego. This episode is brought to you by Dinosaur Trips!…

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Does HeGetsUs Really Get Jesus Right

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Does #HeGetsUS Really Get Jesus Right? How do you reach a culture that thinks Christianity is not only unnecessary, but evil? The #HeGetsUs commercials made a huge splash during the Superbowl, but were they effective? And did they properly communicate the gospel message? Here Lenny, along with Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Jacob Daniel, discuss the plu…

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Fixing a Fabergé egg ... and a Godzilla head 6:28

2M ago6:28

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You break it, you buy it? On this episode, Mike visits Fine Art Restoration to put some things back together. The owner, Henri Laborde, works with everyone from moving companies to museums and some of the pieces he repairs are worth thousands of dollars. Others are just sentimental. This is our last episode for this round, so send us ideas: doyouwo…

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💻💶🌏 217 - Gregory Landua & Speaker John Ash on Regenerative Accelerationism & How To Heal A Broken Internet 1:35:39

2M ago1:35:39

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If you care about this show as a public good, consider signing up on Substack or Patreon today for bonus episodes, live calls, and more — or at least mash “subscribe” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star review. The unborn future archaeologists who find these episodes inscribed in DNA will thank you! Today I welcome you to join me for…

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Everything That Ate Our Ancestors 50:12

2M ago50:12

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It’s time to be more afraid of seals, everyone. And hyenas. And tigers. And… birds? And big crocodiles. Really, the deeper you go into human history, the longer that list of fears gets – and on this episode, we go real, real deep. CW: death, dead bodies, being hunted, cannibalism.

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Beware The Language Games of the Woke

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Beware! The Language Games of the Woke Words matter. We use words in order to communicate ideas, in order to share feelings, and gain knowledge. But words can also wound and be weaponized. In fact, today political ideology has driven an intentional misuse of words and a conflict over how we even understand shared ideas. Here Lenny exposes the inten…

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A robot grew me some spinach 6:20

3M ago6:20

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Were the greens at your grocery store grown by a robot? If it says "Plenty" on the packaging, then yes! We take a visit to an indoor vertical farm in Compton. We'll be surrounded by big mechanical arms, grow lights, and towers full of spinach, kale, arugula and lettuce. These plants never touch human hands ... just robo-fingers.…

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The Science of Fossil Poop and Puke 48:42

2M ago48:42

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Trace fossils are an incredible resource to understand behavior… even behavior those animals wish maybe there wasn’t a record of. From the results of terrible food poisoning to the fossil equivalent of a xeroxed buttocks, trace fossils record some animals’ most humiliating moments. CW: Everything in the title, cursing, stomach stones (bezoars)…

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TLs10E02 Coelophysis 55:50

2M ago55:50

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We don’t often delve into the Triassic since Dave is not well versed in that time and the animals that were around then, but there were some very important animals that we’ve unduly overlooked across the last 9 series. Happily, today we can redress a large part of that with this episode on Coelophysis. Known from hundreds of skeletons, it’s one of …

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18. Pelagornis with Ben Francischelli 57:01

3M ago57:01

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Adele banters with Ben Francischelli aka A Fool's Experiment about the lost world of Beaumaris to talk about the prehistoric Pelagornis, a giant bird with a pseudo teeth. Plus tangents on short-faced kangaroos and other megafauna, mass death assemblages, the megalodon, and Ben's favourite, Livyatan, a macropredator sperm whale inspired by the mythi…

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My LIVE Conversation with Jehovah's Witnesses

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My LIVE Conversation with Jehovah's Witnesses What do you do when a Jehovah's Witness knocks on your door? Many people have a bit of a panic attack or want to shoo them away as quickly as possible, Christians included! But you shouldn't be afraid to engage these people, for it's rare enough that someone wants to talk to us about the things of God! …

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Light the fuse! It's time for fireworks! 7:18

3M ago7:18

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Safety first, but we're going to blow some stuff up! For this week's episode, we're with the operators of a professional fireworks show in Manhattan Beach. We'll learn that most designers start with the soundtrack or finale first and then work backwards. And we'll hear about how most fireworks are named after flowers. No radio reporters were harmed…

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🐦‍⬛🦖🕵🏼‍♀️ 216 - Jingmai O'Connor on Dead Birds & Living Paleontologists 1:33:53

3M ago1:33:53

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This week I speak with Jingmai O’Connor (Staff Page | Instagram), Associate Curator of Fossil Reptiles (a.k.a. Priestess of Dead Dino-Birds) at The Field Museum in Chicago, about the magnificent strangeness of Mesozoic flying reptiles, the perverse anthropology of paleontologists, and much else. Contrary to expectations for a show with “fossils” in…

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The Secret Shame of Dinosaurs (Fossil Names) 49:09

3M ago49:09

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Did you know that technically, the name ‘dinosaur’ is a rebrand? The original name was a lot more… wrinkly. In this episode we discuss how to name fossils and bring up the funniest fossil names we could find. CW: Cursing. Discussion of European colonization and Native Americans. Many references to genitalia.…

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Unearthing the UK's Dinosaur Origins 20:21

3M ago20:21

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Welcome to Dinomania: Prehistoric Pod! This week, we're delving into a topic close to home as we explore the origin of dinosaurs and their fascinating links to the United Kingdom. Join us as we uncover the secrets of how dinosaurs first emerged and evolved, and discover the surprising connections these ancient creatures have to the landscapes of th…

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The Lazy Approach to Evangelism

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The Lazy Approach to Evangelism Evangelism. It's a word that can strikes fear into the hearts of a lot of people. We know we're supposed to evangelize, but how do we do so? Does it require tons of study? Doesn't it require feet of iron? Maybe there's a lazy way that we can still be faithful to our gospel command and share our faith with those who d…

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From showers to flowers... 6:55

3M ago6:55

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Reduce, reuse, recycle - even when it comes to water! We're learning about water treatment today with LA Sanitation, by taking millions of gallons of dirty water and making it clean. How good are the filters they use? How do they actually get all that gross stuff out? And what do they do with the water after? Hold your nose and let's get a closer l…

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Homicidal Earth Burps and Murderous Sky Rocks (All About Extinctions) 47:54

3M ago47:54

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Asteroids, volcanoes, and sex lakes – in this episode we discuss the varied and sometimes hilarious hypotheses of why animals have gone extinct. CW: Extinctions/animal death, toxic shock syndrome, menstruation, serial killers, suicide in reference to having to do geochronology. Referring to non-avian dinosaurs as just dinosaurs.…

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17. Thylacoleo with Aaron Camens 56:33

3M ago56:33

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Adele’s joined by special guest Dr Aaron Camens from Flinders University to talk about the original drop bear and so-called marsupial lion, Thylacoleo carnifex! We talk about combining fossils with footprints and bite marks to get the facts on the ankle-biting hunting tactics of this ambush predator, its weird opposable thumbs, and the roles of cli…

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