Dracopelta - Episode 211

The "thunder lizard" may be the most well-known sauropod. It has been regularly featured in movies for over a century and would have been an awesome sight to behold in the Jurassic.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Astrophocaudia, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Astrophocaudia-Episode-526/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Astrophocaudia, a roughly 20 ton sauropod that lived in the Early Cretaceous alongside Sauroposeidon. We're celebrating 10 years of podcasting by sending out Allosaurus patches! Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above by the end of February 2025 to get the exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Tammi 202536min

Dean Lomax joins to discuss Ichthyotitan, the largest known reptile of all time which he recently described. Plus the Rutland Sea Dragon, Executive Producing Why Dinosaurs?, and more.For a photo of us with Dean Lomax, all of the details we shared about Aristosuchus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Aristosuchus-Episode-525/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Aristosuchus, a small (likely fuzzy) dinosaur that lived in the Early Cretaceous in what is now England.Interview with Dean Lomax, an award-winning paleontologist, author, and presenter, as well as Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Manchester & 1851 fellow at the University of Bristol. He’s the leading authority on ichthyosaurs, and he also excavates and researches dinosaurs. Check him out on Instagram @Dean_R_Lomax or Facebook or twitter or on his website at deanrlomax.co.ukSome of the things we discuss with Dean Lomax this week:His upcoming work on the Rutland sea dragonIchthyotitan, which is possibly the largest marine reptile to ever swim the earthExecutive Producing the Why Dinosaurs? Documentary We're celebrating 10 years of podcasting by sending out Allosaurus patches! Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above by the end of February 2025 to get the exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Tammi 202554min

The current evidence for dinosaur mating displays, reproduction, walking, and running. Featuring chickens with artificial tails!For links about dinosaur dancing, all of the details we shared about Valdosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Valdosaurus-Episode-524/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Valdosaurus, an iguanodont that lived in the Early Cretaceous.Some of the topics we discuss in this episode are:"Display arenas" showing potential courtship ceremonies in Cretaceous rockTwo oviraptorosaur tails that may show differences between males and females (males with tail-shaking muscles)Dinosaur "dance floor" of tracks that seem to show stopping and crouching behaviorsA simulation of the enormous sauropod Argentinosaurus walking We're celebrating 10 years of podcasting by sending out Allosaurus patches! Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above by the end of February 2025 to get the exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Tammi 202544min

A huge year for stegosaurs and theropods!For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Yinlong, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Yinlong-Episode-523/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Yinlong, one of the earliest known ceratopsians.Our top stories of 2024:Best new tyrannosaur: AsiatyrannusBest new tyrannosaur (runner up): Tyrannosaurus mcraeensisBest new titanosaur: BustingorrytitanBest new titanosaur (runner up): QunkasauraBest new ankylosaur: DataiBest new abelisaur: KolekenBest new ceratopsian: LokiceratopsBest new (maybe) burrowing dinosaur: FonaBest new ornithopod (most complete found in UK in 100 years): ComptonatusBest new theropod brow: AlpkarakushBest sauropod vertebra (and best rebbachisaurid): SidersauraBest new rebbachisaurid (runner up): CampananeyenBest noasaurid theropod: KiyacursorBest new caenagnathid: EoneophronBest new sleeping dinosaur: HypnovenatorMost basal rhabdodontomorph ornithopod: EmiliasauraBest new silesaurid: GondwanaxMost expanded dinosaur group: Stegosauria. Including: Thyreosaurus, Baiyinosaurus, Angustungui, & YanbeilongCoolest discovery story: MusankwaMost tenacious fossil: ArdetosaurusMost exciting new Mesozoic bird: ShuilingornisBest bird names: Avisaurus ("bird lizard") and Magnusavis ("big bird")Fastest name change: "Jingjia" renamed JingiellaGarret's favorite Dinosaur Connection Challenge: bubonic plagueBest paleopathology study: South American theropodsBest paleopathology study (runner up): PlateosaurusOldest known paleontology (maybe): 10,000 year old petroglyphsBest friendly sauropodomorph study: LufengosaurusBest new spinosaurid: RiojavenatrixSpinosaur diving and hunting/swimming updateSpinosaur skull shapesSpinosaurs had skull and teeth to go after large preyBest new tyrannosaur paper: Gorgosaurus gut contentsNanotyrannus updateT. rex intelligence estimation Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is available now! Find the perfect gift for the dinosaur enthusiast in your life (or yourself). This year's guide features real dinosaur teeth, a color your own dinosaur postcard book, dinosaur collectibles, toys, and more! Head to iknowdino.com/the-ultimate-dinosaur-holiday-gift-guide/ to see the full list of gift ideas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Joulu 20241h 13min

We share all our thoughts on the most surprising and interesting parts of David Hone's new book: Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior. Plus a tiny dinosaur with a lot of gastroliths and some huge dinosaurs without any.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Gasparinisaura, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Gasparinisaura-Episode-522/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Gasparinisaura, a small dinosaur, of which multiple specimens have been found with gastroliths. This episode is brought to you by Princeton University Press. They have four brand new dinosaur books: The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs, Birds of the Mesozoic, The Little Book of Dinosaurs, and Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior. If you haven't already, get your copy of Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior at press.princeton.edu and use promo code PUP30 for 30% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Joulu 20241h 17min

From digging up dinosaur bones to preparing fossils, Kelsie Abrams is involved with fossils from the field to the museum display. She also shares her unique perspective as a paleontologist with a background in archaeology.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Uteodon, links from Kelsie Abrams, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Uteodon-Episode-521/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Uteodon, an iguanodontian from the Jurassic that was thought to be a species of Camptosaurus (and still is by some researchers).Interview with Kelsie Abrams, the paleontology fossil lab manager at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle, Washington. Follow her on Instagram @pinup_paleontologist This episode is brought to you by Princeton University Press. They have four brand new dinosaur books: The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs, Birds of the Mesozoic, The Little Book of Dinosaurs, and Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior. On December 4, we’ll be discussing Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior in depth as part of a special book club segment. Get your copy now and read along with us! Go to press.princeton.edu and use promo code PUP30 for 30% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Marras 202456min

David Moscato and Will Harris invited us to join them on the Common Descent podcast earlier this year. We had a great discussion ranging from dinosaurs to science communication in general.Connect with Common Descent: https://linktr.ee/common_descentJoin us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Marras 20241h 15min

Velociraptor (and Oviraptor & Saurornithoides) were named exactly 100 years ago to the day! We're celebrating Velociraptor's 100 year anniversary by going through what we now know about this awesome little dinosaur.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Velociraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Velociraptor-Episode-519/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Velociraptor, A small predatory dinosaur that had some of the most infamous weaponry of any prehistoric animal..In dinosaur news this week:It’s November, which means it’s Dinovember!On November 7, 1924 (almost exactly 100 years ago, Henry Fairfield Osborn named Velociraptor This episode is brought to you by Princeton University Press. They have four brand new dinosaur books: The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs, Birds of the Mesozoic, The Little Book of Dinosaurs, and Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior. On December 4, we’ll be discussing Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior in depth as part of a special book club segment. Get your copy now and read along with us! Go to press.princeton.edu and use promo code PUP30 for 30% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Marras 202448min