I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

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What Kulindadromeus Reveals About Dinosaur Feathers Mar 04, 2015

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Most feathered dinosaurs you've heard about are meat-eaters. Kulindadromeus helped change that. This episode explores what small plant-eating dinosaur tells us about the evolution of feathers.

Garret and Sabrina break down the research behind Kulindadromeus, the Jurassic dinosaur from Siberia that preserved both feathers and scales. They explain the different feather types found on the fossils, why the discovery surprised paleontologists, and how it reshaped scientific thinking about which dinosaurs may have had feathers.

The episode also explores the debate that followed publication of the research, including alternative explanations for the fossil impressions and why many researchers continue to support the feather interpretation. Along the way, you'll learn how fossil preservation, anatomy, and modern scientific debate all contribute to dinosaur science and dinosaur research.

Dinosaur news, including how dinosaurs can help fight malnutrition, a new dinosaur game called DinoSystems, and a Brachiosaurus shaped cellphone accessory. Also, dinosaur of the day Kulindadromeus, a plant-eating dinosaur from Sibera that was the size of a turkey and one of the few herbivores found to have fossil feathers.

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Nanuqsaurus: the polar predator that changed dinosaur science Mar 02, 2015

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A newly discovered dinosaur species from Arctic Alaska is changing how scientists think about tyrannosaurs. Learn why Nanuqsaurus evolved differently, what its fossils reveal, and the dinosaur research behind one of the northernmost predators ever found.

Dinosaur news, including a new museum called Jurassica with animatronic dinosaurs, Dino Tales the game, and recognition of Sir Richard Owen, the man who coined the term "dinosaur." Also, dinosaur of the day Nanuqsaurus, a tyrannosaur that looked a lot like T-rex, but was much smaller and lived in the Arctic.

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Deinocheirus, the Enigmatic Dinosaur Feb 25, 2015

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Dinosaur news, including a fossil that was thought to be fake actually being an undiscovered species, Dinosaur National Monument being the quietest place in the U.S., and dark matter possibly killing the dinosaurs. Also, dinosaur of the day Deinocheirus, a dinosaur that ate everything in site (like a garbage disposal) and looked like Jar Jar from Star Wars, with a sail on its back, tyrannosaur-like jaw, sauropod-like hips, and hadrosaur-like bill.

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Dreadnoughtus, Inside One of the Largest Dinosaurs Ever Found Feb 20, 2015

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Dreadnoughtus is one of the biggest titanosaurs ever discovered. Learn what its fossils tell us about size, growth, and sauropod biology.

Dinosaur news, including illegally sold fossils at the Gem & Mineral Show in Tucson, AZ, a woman who is afraid of dinosaurs attacking, and two new dinosaur toys. Also, dinosaur of the day Dreadnoughtus, a dinosaur larger than nine T. rex combined, that probably feared nothing.

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Juratyrant, the Tyrannosaur Dinosaur Feb 18, 2015

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Juratyrant has sparked debate among paleontologists. Explore the evidence behind its classification and what it reveals about tyrannosaur evolution.

Dinosaur news, including Pete Larson may be pardoned, two new mammals that lived in Jurassic discovered, new animatronic dinosaurs in the zoo, dinosaur games, and more. Also, dinosaur of the day Juratyrant, a small tyrannosaur found in England, and an interview with Taylor McCoy, creator of the Weebly website Everything Dinosaurs.

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Camptosaurus, the Plant-Eating Dinosaur from the Jurassic Feb 13, 2015

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Camptosaurus is often overlooked, but its fossils provide important clues about dinosaur anatomy, diet, and the evolution of later herbivores.

Dinosaur news, including dinosaur hallucinations and the latest Jurassic Park hybrid dinosaur, the stego-ceratops. Also, dinosaur of the day Camptosaurus, an front heavy ornischian with hooves and a lot of gas.

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Spinosaurus, the (maybe) Swimming Dinosaur Feb 11, 2015

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Spinosaurus transformed how scientists think about dinosaur lifestyles. Learn what makes this giant predator so different from T. rex and other theropods.

Interview with Keiron Pim, author of The Bumper Book of Dinosaurs (U.K.), also known as Dinosaurs: The Grand Tour (U.S.). Includes in-depth discussion of Spinosaurus, the first aquatic dinosaur, and news about Qijianglong, the new dragon dinosaur discovered in China.

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Ankylosaurus, the Armored Dinosaur with a Devastating Tail Club Feb 09, 2015

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Discover how Ankylosaurus used its armor and massive tail club for defense, and what fossils reveal about one of the Cretaceous's toughest dinosaurs.

Dinosaur news, including the Jurassic Park Lego game, synthetic amino acids in dinosaurs, and the Jurassic World #buildabetterfaketheropod.

Also dinosaur of the day Ankylosaurus, the "Cow of the Cretaceous" / "living tank" with heavy armor and a club tail.

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Meet Tarbosaurus, Asia's Giant Tyrannosaur Feb 03, 2015

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Tarbosaurus was one of the largest predators of the Late Cretaceous. Learn how it compared with Tyrannosaurus rex, where it lived, and what fossils reveal about its behavior and evolution.

Interview with Dr. Phil Currie, the Canadian paleontologist who came up with the theory that carnivorous dinosaurs, like tyrannosaurs, lived in gangs. He is also the professor of the Coursera class, Dino 101, via the University of Alberta.

Also dinosaur of the day, Tarbosaurus, a carnivorous theropod and cousin to T-rex.

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Why Diplodocus Is One of the World's Most Famous Dinosaurs Jan 30, 2015

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Diplodocus became one of history's most recognizable dinosaurs thanks to "Dippy," but new research reveals far more than its famous museum skeleton—from whip-like tails to feeding, growth, and Jurassic life.

In the summer of 2017, Dippy the Dinosaur is being removed from London's Natural History Museum. We discuss what prompted the decision, how you can campaign against the decision, as well as give details on the Diplodocus, a dinosaur known for its length and whip-like tail.

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