South America today is home to some of the most incredible ecosystems on the planet, and its fossil record is even more varied and fantastic. In this episode, we explore the history of the continent from its early formation to its long Cenozoic isolation, and we’ll highlight some of the strangest ancient creatures – especially its bizarre mammals – that have called South America home.
In the news: ancient ape locomotion, a Polish pliosaur, post-extinction Colorado, and one really old dinosaur.
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News: 00:04:00
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:28:30
Main discussion, Part 2: 00:59:30
Patron question: 01:35:00
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Episode 110 - Mazon Creek Fossil Beds
Episode 109 - Hyenas
Episode 108 - Penguins
Episode 107 – Tusks
Episode 106 - Franz Nopcsa
Episode 105 - Carnivorous Plants
Episode 104 - Pinnipeds
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Episode 102 - Parasites
Episode 101 - Sauropods
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Episode 99 - Evolution of Insects
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Spook-E - the Leviathan
Episode 98 - Species and Speciation
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Spook-E - the Kraken
Episode 97 - Venom and Poison
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