A magnificient marsuipal
Australia’s rich natural history boasts some of the most interesting animals on the planet, a standout of which is Diprotodon - the largest ever known marsupial. University of Queensland Associate Pro...
16 Apr 202423min
Delving into decay and fossilisation
Fossils provide valuable insights into the history of our planet and the diverse species which used to call it home - but how do they form? Queensland Museum Collection Manager in Geoscience Dr Caitli...
3 Mars 202422min
A breathtaking fish
Across 400 million years of Earth's ever-changing landscape, one group of creatures has gracefully weathered the shifts – the lungfish. Flinders University evolutionary biologist and paleontologist Dr...
6 Feb 202424min
A very big bird
More than 50,000 years ago, the Dynatoatus gaffae reigned supreme as the largest bird in Australia’s skies. Flinders University paleontologist Dr Ellen Mather joins Extinct to discuss what life was li...
3 Dec 202312min
Beneath the surface of Macquarie Harbour
Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour hosts one of Australia’s most unique species that sadly teeters on the brink of extinction. University of Tasmania researcher Dr David Moreno joins Extinct to discuss the ...
26 Nov 202323min
Footprints from the past
Australia boasts a diverse array of formidable ancient predators, and our understanding of them often hinges on the footprints they've left behind. Paleontologist Dr. Anthony Romilio joins Extinct to ...
24 Sep 202328min
Dead fish in the Murray-Darling Basin
Millions of fish in the Murray-Darling Basin have died in recent years, sparking concerns about the river system’s health and the need for sustainable water management and conservation practices. Rive...
24 Juli 202320min
The largest shark that ever lived
Renowned for its massive size, Megalodon stands as a legendary shark of epic proportions. Western Australian Museum’s Head of Earth and Planetary Sciences Dr Mikael Siversson joins Extinct to discuss ...
16 Juli 202319min
