The history of evolution has seen many land animals move to the sea, but few have done it with such success and specialization as ichthyosaurs. These Mesozoic marine reptiles were the first group of tetrapods to truly dominate the marine realm, and they evolved some of the most extreme adaptations – and largest bodies – of any ocean-dwelling tetrapods. This episode, we discuss how they got started, what they did, where they went, and why they’re so incredibly famous.
In the news: giant crocs, giant rhinos, young tyrannosaurs, and dwarf elephants.
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Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:04:00
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:32:00
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:15:00
Patron question: 01:59:30
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