I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Dinosaur of the day Mei long, the "soundly sleeping dragon" from China.In dinosaur news this week:A new Iguanodontian, Pareisactus evrostos, was found in Spain with an extra thick shoulder bladeA roughly three-year-old early Saurischian, Nhandumirim waldsangae, was found in Brazil and named after its distant cousin: the rheaAn Iguanodontian, Sektensaurus sanjuanboscoi, was found on an island in a lake that’s only visible when water levels are low25% a trackway from Winton, Queensland, Australia have been relocated to protect them from erosionA professional LEGO building company, is working on the “Brickosaur” show for Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, UKSomeone managed to flyboard while wearing an inflatable T. rex costumeApex Legends has dinosaur easter eggs in the form of dinosaur toysA “Jurassic Fight Night” with large dinosaur puppets was held in Phoenix, ArizonaAshley Hall started a new Instagram @dresslikeascientist which features lots of dinosaur clothes and accessoriesThis episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Mei long, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Mei long-Episode-222/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Feb 201929min

For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Dromiceiomimus, more links from Eric Przybyszewski, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Dromiceiomimus-Episode-221/Dinosaur of the day Dromiceiomimus, likely one of the fastest dinosaurs of the Mesozoic.Interview with Eric Przybyszewski, a student at Montana State University’s Department of Earth Sciences and researcher at Two Medicine Dinosaur Center in Bynum, Montana. He is the lead author of the team working on a newly found dinosaur nesting site in Montana.In dinosaur news this week:A new enantiornithine from China, Shangyang, the “rain bird” was described with a fused premaxillaMnyamawamtuka moyowamkia, found in Tanzania is one of the most complete early titanosaurs found to dateNew legislation may define fossils as part of a property’s surface rights to prevent future lawsuitsThe National Museum in Brazil has recovered about 2,000 items following the massive fire last yearThe Sternberg Museum of Natural History has opened its new Oceans of Kansas Fossil Prep LabBoonshoft Museum of Discovery has a Dinosaur Discovery exhibit up from now through April in OhioBBC has a new film called My Pet Dinosaur including dinosaur science and science fictionThis episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Feb 201951min

Dinosaur of the day Mussaurus, the "mouse lizard" sauropodomorph from Argentina.In dinosaur news this week:A new Amargasaurus relative, Bajadasaurus, was described with some amazing neck spinesA dinosaur foot including feathers and scutes was found preserved in amberThe original feather that defined Archaeopteryx may not belong to Archaeopteryx as it's now definedA new dinosaur fossil went on display in Japan and may be the county's oldest dinosaur fossilAn event called Teach Rex in Liverpool in the UKThe new owner of a Flintstones theme park in Arizona plans to partially repurpose it for birdingA new website is digitizing bird skeletons, so far mostly from New ZealandBoth Dippy the Diplodocus and Trix the T. rex will soon be on display together in Glasgow, ScotlandThere’s a new play in the UK about Gideon Mantell, called DinomaniaThis episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Mussaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Mussaurus-Episode-220/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Feb 201939min

Dinosaur of the day Nedoceratops, the lesser known ceratopsian in the Triceratops vs Torosaurus debate.Interview with Denver Fowler & Liz Freedman Fowler, paleontologists who work at the Badlands Dinosaur Museum. Denver is the curator. Liz is an Associate Professor of Biology at Dickinson State University. They have worked on a nodosaur, tyrannosaur, ceratopsians, hadrosaurs, and other dinosaurs all over the world. Check out there upcoming conference.In dinosaur news this week:A new sauropod from Tanzania, Wamweracaudia, emerges from an analysis of 100+ sauropodsDave Hone has a survey up to get feedback on his research impactLauritzen Gardens in Omaha Nebraska has a new indoor exhibit called Dinosaur UpRoarThere’s a new T. rex Science Center in the works in Charleston, West VirginiaPolish graphic designer Jans Bajtlik made a tie featuring a map of Warsaw and dinosaursDead Sound released a short animated dinosaur story called Sharp TeethThis episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Nedoceratops, more links from Denver Fowler & Liz Freedman Fowler, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Nedoceratops-Episode-219/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Feb 20191h 1min

Dinosaur of the day Mononykus, an Alvarezsaurid with tiny arms but big claws that lived in the Late Cretaceous in what is now Mongolia.In dinosaur news this week:Connecticut may have picked the wrong state dinosaur since Eubrontes tracks may have been made by a sauropodomorph instead of a predatorUV vision may have helped dinosaurs see their way through dense forestsThere may have been an increase in asteroid impacts near the beginning of the MesozoicThe lawsuit regarding Bears Ears monument status will be heard in Washington D.C.Paris the Parasaurolophus sculpture has “laid an egg” (really grown a mushroom)The Japanese manga series One Piece has a story arc with a group of dinosaur piratesThe mobile game Dino People lets you build a very simple dinosaur civilizationThis episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Mononykus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Mononykus-Episode-218/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Jan 201934min

Dinosaur of the day Nanosaurus, a small herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Jurassic.Interview with Tom Holtz, principal lecturer at the University of Maryland’s Department of Geology and the Faculty Director of the Science and Global Change Program. His primary focus is theropods, especially tyrannosaurids. He has also written several books, including Dinosaurs: The Most Complete Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages and Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide. Follow him on twitter @TomHoltzPaleoIn dinosaur news this week:Our first new dinosaur of 2019 is Adynomosaurus, the “weak shouldered” hadrosaur from Northeast SpainBob the 90% complete Triceratops from North Dakota is back on saleIn Mongolia, two men were arrested while trying to sell a dinosaur fossil after posting it on FacebookDinosaurs Take Flight: The Art of Archaeopteryx opened at Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History in New York has a new exhibit, T. rex: The Ultimate Predator opening on March 11The Natural History Museum in London and the Science Museum next door will have related exhibits opening in 2020 featuring dinosaursThe app MyFossil allows you to upload fossil images from the field to compare and discuss findings and techniquesTri-C, a community college in Cleveland, Ohio, has a new Triceratops mascotThe Atlantic has a fun gallery of “dinosaur statues of questionable accuracy”This episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Nanosaurus, more links from Tom Holtz, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Nanosaurus-Episode-217/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Jan 201956min

Dinosaur of the day Megaraptor, A large theropod with claws over one foot long (originally thought to be foot claws, now known to be hand claws).In dinosaur news this week:Stegosaurus and Plateosaurus had much stronger bites than their close ancestors, while T. rex had a bite similar to its relativesA new model shows how the mega-tsunami at the end-cretaceous spread around the worldThe Planetario Alfa museum has an exhibit Dinosaurs Made in MexicoAn Indian geologist stirred up controversy claiming that Hindu god Lord Brahma discovered dinosaursIn London at Greenwich Theatre there are two one act dinosaur-related plays running January 16 to 19Turok the Dinosaur Hunter is getting a comic book rebootThis episode is brought to you in part by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Megaraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Megaraptor-Episode-216/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Jan 201931min

Dinosaur of the day Tarchia, a Mongolian ankylosaur that was likely prey of Tarbosaurus.Interview with Past Time podcast, Matt, Adam, and Catherine are the hosts. They are all also paleontologists working with reptiles, lemurs, and bird brains. Check them out on Facebook or Twitter.In dinosaur news this week:The new theropod Saltriovenator zanellai from the Italian alps pushes back the first date of 1 ton carnivores to the earliest JurassicA fluid mechanics model confirms that ankylosaur nasal passages could have cooled their brainsA team of 60 people have recovered about 1,500 items from the ashes of Rio’s National MuseumThe Bayville dinosaur in Berkeley Township, New Jersey is now fully restored and backThe three Drumheller dinosaur sculptures which were damaged beyond repair are on schedule to be replaced this springThe new Aquaman movie apparently features T. rex like dinosaursThis episode is brought to you in part by TRX Dinosaurs, which makes beautiful and realistic dinosaur sculptures, puppets, and animatronics. You can see some amazing examples and works in progress on Instagram @trxdinosaursAnd by Indiana University Press. Their Life of the Past series is lavishly illustrated and meticulously documented to showcase the latest findings and most compelling interpretations in the ever-changing field of paleontology. Find their books at iupress.indiana.eduTo get access to lots of patron only content check out https://www.patreon.com/iknowdinoFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Tarchia, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Tarchia-Episode-215/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Jan 20191h 7min