I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

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  The Dinosaur with the Widest Wingspan Ever 23.07.2026 44min

  Bird expert Daniel Ksepka joins us from the Bruce Museum to discuss some of the most interesting extinct birds, dinosaur brains, and much more. Plus the new sauropodomorph Xiangyunloong with an extra sturdy tail.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Brasilotitan, links from Daniel Ksepka, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Brasilotitan-Episode-570/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Brasilotitan, a squared jawed titanosaur from (you probably guessed) Brazil.Interview with Daniel Ksepka, a vertebrate paleontologist who specializes in birds. His main research is on penguins, though he has studied everything from turkeys to albatrosses. He is also a research associate at several museums and curator of science at The Bruce Museum in Connecticut—an art and science museum that has an exciting exhibit coming up about Earth’s mass extinctions.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new sauropodomorph dinosaur, Xiangyunloong fengming that had a sturdy, long tail Our collectible cards are available now to commemorate the biggest new dinosaurs discoveries of the last year! We just unlocked a 6th (7th for patrons) card—Shri rapax! Get yours now at iknowdino.com/cards and choose from cards, stickers, keychains and even a brand new custom enamel pin! Get yours soon, because they are only available for a limited time. www.iknowdino.com/cards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  A Spiky Hadrosaur Dinosaur and Paleoartist Tara Tassone 08.07.2026 45min

  A new hadrosaur dinosaur mummy includes "cutaneous spikes" that would have given its skin a thorny texture. Plus Tara Tassone joins to discuss making our Dinosaur Rookie Cards and designing our new logo (and I Know Paleo logo).For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Atacamatitan, links from Tara Tassone, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Atacamatitan-Episode-569/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Atacamatitan, one of the most complete titanosaurs found in Chile.Interview with Tara Tassone, a graphic designer and illustrator. She's a graphic designer for the Mariners’ Museum and Park in Virginia. She also designed our new Dinosaur Rookie Cards. Follow her on instagram @t.n.t.design and check out her etsy shop Feather and Fang Studio.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new hadrosaur mummy featuring the prickliest skin of any dinosaur found to date—the new species Haolong dongi Our collectible cards are available now to commemorate the biggest new dinosaurs discoveries of the last year! Get yours now at iknowdino.com/cards and choose from cards, stickers, keychains and even a brand new custom enamel pin! Get yours soon, because they are only available for a limited time. www.iknowdino.com/cards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Theropods! It Wasn't Just T. rex with Tiny Arms 24.06.2026 1j 16min

  From the smallest ones (birds) to the largest (tyrannosaurs) and in between. The evolution of theropods, an extra large tyrannosaur, more evidence that Nanotyrannus is valid, two new small theropods (enantiornithine birds), and much moreFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Avimimus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Avimimus-Episode-568/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Avimimus, the bird mimic of bird mimics.In dinosaur news this week:A new Early Jurassic theropod skeleton gives more insight into how theropods evolvedThere’s a new enantiornithine, Plumadraco bankoorum, and it had really long tail feathersThere is a new enantiornithine, Gorgonavis alcyone, and it had a long beakPaleontologists found an extra large tyrannosaur shinbone in New Mexico, which may show Tyrannosaurus evolved in North AmericaA study of the tiny hyoid bone (in the mouth) in Nanotyrannus supports that it is a valid dinosaurHow and what theropods ate changed over time as their skulls evolved—a new study breaks down the theropod group changesFive different carnivorous non-avian theropod groups evolved to have shorter arms and bigger heads (not just T. rex) We're releasing collectible cards to commemorate the biggest new Dinosaurs of 2025! Reserve your spot by June 30th iknowdino.com/cards and get a sticker of our vintage logo and an audio guide of all 6 of the dinosaurs featured in our Dinosaur Rookie Class of 2025! www.iknowdino.com/cards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  A new species of Spinosaurus and Ogden's Dinosaur Park 11.06.2026 55min

  Spinosaurus mirabilis has a head unlike any other spinosaur with possibly the tallest head crest of any non-avian dinosaur. Plus, Jeff Bond joins from Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park to discuss what it's like running a museum with animatronics, fossils, a prep lab, sculptures, and (in the near future) puppets!For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Bonatitan, links from Jeff Bond, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Bonatitan-Episode-567/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Bonatitan, a small titanosaur sauropod with two well preserved braincases.Interview with Jeff Bond, curator and head paleontologist at Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park in UtahIn dinosaur news this week:There’s a new species of Spinosaurus, Spinosaurus mirabilis, with a very impressive crest on its head We're releasing collectible cards to commemorate the biggest new Dinosaurs of 2025! Reserve your spot now at iknowdino.com/cards and get a sticker of our vintage logo and an audio guide of all 6 of the dinosaurs featured in our Dinosaur Rookie Class of 2025! www.iknowdino.com/cards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Paleontologist Interviews: Steve Brusatte on How Birds Survived the Dinosaur Extinction 28.05.2026 55min

  Dr. Steve Brusatte joins us for a paleontologist interview about The Story of Birds, exploring how birds survived the dinosaur extinction, evolved from dinosaur ancestors, and became one of Earth's most successful groups of animals.In this episode of I Know Dino, we cover new dinosaur discoveries and dinosaur research before sitting down with Steve Brusatte, paleontologist, author, and University of Edinburgh professor. We discuss what the fossil record reveals about bird evolution, why birds are living dinosaurs, and how paleontologists connect modern species to their dinosaur ancestors. Steve explains how scientists study dinosaur evolution, brain evolution, and the survival of bird lineages through the end-Cretaceous extinction.We also talk about giant fossil birds, terror birds, penguins that once rivaled large mammals, and how dinosaur research continues to reshape our understanding of prehistoric life. Along the way, Steve shares stories from his work as a researcher, science communicator, and author, including insights from writing The Story of Birds and helping connect modern bird biology to deep dinosaur history.Before the interview, we cover a new tiny alvarezsauroid from Argentina, discuss what it reveals about dinosaur evolution, and look at new research tools that help scientists reconstruct ancient environments and extinction events.Thanks for listening to I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast—your source for dinosaur discoveries, dinosaur news, dinosaur research, paleontology news, and interviews with the scientists making new fossil discoveries.Steve Brusatte joins to discuss the only group of dinosaurs that survived the asteroid. Plus a new alvarezsauroid which is the most complete and smallest dinosaur ever found in South America.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Tataouinea, links from Steve Brusatte, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Tataouinea-Episode-566/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Tataouinea, a rebbachisaurid sauropod and the first articulated dinosaur skeleton found in Tunisia.Interview with Steve Brusatte, a professor of Palaeontology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh. He is also the paleontology advisor for Jurassic World and author of a numerous of best-selling paleontology books. His latest book is The Story of Birds (which is already a NYT Best Seller)In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new alvarezsauroid, Alnashetri, which has set a record as the most complete dinosaur found in South America  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  A tyrannosaur tooth embedded in a hadrosaur skull 13.05.2026 1j 20min

  An extraordinary fossil find provides fresh evidence about dinosaur behavior and predator-prey interactions.Plus hadrosaurs breaking their tails while mating, a diplodocoid with a broken tail tip, and many more paleopathologies.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Koparion, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Koparion-Episode-565/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Koparion, a small troodontid we only know from a tooth.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a new herrerasaur, Ptychotherates bucculentusHadrosaurs may have injured their tails while matingA Barosaurus with a long whip-like tail had a fracture at the tip of its tailA tyrannosaur lost the tip of its tooth in the skull of an EdmontosaurusA Plateosaurus with a bone infection in its right arm is the oldest known dinosaur bone infectionCancer has been around for millions of years, including in dinosaursA few titanosaurs were found with cysts in their tailsA mamenchisaurid sauropod had a tumor on its shoulder and arm Tell us what you think about our show in our 2026 IKD Survey! We want our show to be as enjoyable as possible, and your input will help us improve. Head to iknowdino.com/survey to help shape the future of I Know Dino! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Rob Sula who co-discovered the Tanis site 30.04.2026 56min

  The Tanis site is one of the most important paleo sites in North America, showing details of the exact day when the Cretaceous ended. Plus two new cute dinosaurs.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Silvisaurus, links from Rob Sula, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Silvisaurus-Episode-564/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Silvisaurus, an ankylosaur with a pear-shaped skull.Interview with Rob Sula, the Senior field supervisor for Paleo Prospectors. He's a field paleontologist, teacher, and artist with decades of experience hunting and excavating dinosaurs and has co-discovered some very important fossil sites. He was also recently featured in the documentary Why Dinosaurs?In dinosaur news this week:Dr. Hans Sues has ascended to paleo legend statusThere’s a new cute ornithopod, Foskeia pelendonumThere’s another new, possibly even cuter dinosaur, the thescelosaurid ornithischian Doolysaurus huhmini Tell us what you think about our show in our 2026 IKD Survey! We want our show to be as enjoyable as possible, and your input will help us improve. Head to bit.ly/ikdsurvey26 to help shape the future of I Know Dino! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Hadrosaur Hooves, Head Combs, Muscles, and More Soft Tissues 17.04.2026 1j 6min

  Lots of new discoveries of soft tissues in dinosaurs. Plus new studies to confirm old soft tissues and a new—controversial—iguanodont.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Santanaraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Santanaraptor-Episode-563/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Santanaraptor, a small theropod found with soft tissue.In dinosaur news this week:There’s a potentially new iguanodont, Paulodon galvensis (but it is controversial)Soft tissues can be preserved in fossils regardless of the species, age of the bones, or where the animal was buriedA new method using Cross-polarized light microscopy (XPol) helps identify organic molecules in fossilsNew Edmontosaurus "mummies" show hooves, small spikes down the tail, and a banded fleshy crest over the neck and backScientists re-evaluated the soft tissue crest of an edmontosaur hadrosaur dinosaurDinosaurs likely had muscles forming cheeksNew titanosaur sauropod tracks found in Mongolia show a lot of soft tissue details in the hands and feet Tell us what you think about our show in our 2026 IKD Survey! We want our show to be as enjoyable as possible, and your input will help us improve. Head to bit.ly/ikdsurvey26 to help shape the future of I Know Dino! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  April Fowls: Archaeopteryx and Dinosaur Evolution 31.03.2026 1j 22min

  A new troodontid with a skull like a pachycephalosaur, two new prehistoric birds, the bird evolutionary tree, how birds developed the ability to fly, how we know Microraptor turned out to be a decent flier, and a mathematical rule that shapes theropod facesFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Archaeopteryx , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Archaeopteryx -Episode-562/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Archaeopteryx , the "ancient wing" dinosaur that was originally named for just a single feather, but is now known from over a dozen individuals.In dinosaur news this week:A new troodontid theropod, Xenovenator espinosai, has an extremely thick skull—like a pachycephalosaurScientists have created a complete evolutionary tree of all birds (over 9,000 species)There’s a new neoavian Aequornithes bird from Antarctica, Pujatopouli soberanaThere is a new euornithean bird, Kunpengornis anhuimusei, that has gut contents!How the structure of feathers in the Cretaceous tells us about their evolutionThe specialization of a small wrist bone, the pisiform, helps birds to flyA key wing muscle that helps birds fly appears to have evolved by fusing cells from multiple musclesHow often birds, bats, and insects flap when flying may be related to a built in constraint related to the vortex their wings generate with each flapMore Microraptor specimens (with soft tissues!) show it was a decent flierA set of raptor dinosaur tracks indirectly shows it used its arms to help it run fasterJust because a theropod dinosaur had short arms and not many fingers, doesn’t mean their hands and arms were uselessBirds have a special organ to help them balance (which doesn't seem to matter as much for flight)Birds have been nesting in the Arctic for at least 73 million yearsHow theropod dinosaur (non-avian and bird) faces are shaped may have followed a mathematical ruleA study of the Chicago Archaeopteryx found that could definitely flyBirds need a lot of calories to fly, and Archaeopteryx, the oldest known bird, has three features modern birds also have to eat efficiently This episode is brought to you by the Colorado Northwestern Community College. Join them for two weeks digging up dinosaur bones in the field, preparing fossils in their lab, or in their new field geology program. For details go to CNCC.edu/paleo26 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The second dinosaur ever to be found with its voicebox 25.03.2026 30min

  Plus a duck-billed dinosaur with a strong jaw and a couple of small dinosaurs from the the U.S. and EuropeJoin us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.In dinosaur news this week:A New Jurassic neornithischian dinosaur with a Voice Box. Pulaosaurus qinglong, from China’s Tiaojishan Formation, has only the second larynx ever found preserved with a non-avian dinosaur. SourceThe small ornithischian Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae was found in the Morrison Formation of Colorado. Reminding us that it wasn't just huge sauropods and stegosaurs eating plants in the Late Jurassic. SourceA new ornithopod named Obelignathus septimanicus was identified from a stronger jawbone than other Late Cretaceous ornithopods (like Rhabdodon) in what is now southern France. It's name refers to the French comic character Obelix who has superhuman strength (like the "unusually robustly-built" jawbone on Obelignathus). SourceAn Early Cretaceous basal hadrosauroid, Cariocecus bocagei, was named from Portugal. It had a fused upper jaw and cheekbone, possibly letting it chew tougher plants than its relatives. Source This episode is brought to you by the Colorado Northwestern Community College. Join them for two weeks digging up dinosaur bones in the field, preparing fossils in their lab, or in their new field geology program. For details go to CNCC.edu/paleo26 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Mark Witton and the King Tyrant 18.03.2026 1j 9min

  Plus a new alvarezsaurid theropod, Manipulonyx; A huge bonebed in Romania; new dinosaur fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument; and our first Dino Duels winnersFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Inosaurus, links from Mark Witton, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Inosaurus-Episode-561/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Inosaurus, a dubious theropod known from vertebrae and a piece of its shin.Interview with Mark Witton, a paleontologist, author, and artist, known for his research on pterosaurs and his work with museums, universities, and shows including Walking with Dinosaurs, Planet Dinosaur, Prehistoric Planet, and the IMAX film T. rex. He also has published a number of books, including the recently published King Tyrant. Follow him on bluesky and patreon @markwittonIn dinosaur news this week:There’s a new alvarezsaurid theropod, Manipulonyx reshetoviPaleontologists have found thousands of fossils in a bonebed in Romania (Hateg Basin), including bones from titanosaurs and rhabdodontidsNew dinosaur fossils have been found at Dinosaur National Monument This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/IKD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code IKDThis episode is brought to you by the Colorado Northwestern Community College. Join them for two weeks digging up dinosaur bones in the field, preparing fossils in their lab, or in their new field geology program. For details go to CNCC.edu/paleo26 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Riley Black Returns and a new Dino Duels Championship 06.03.2026 1j 18min

  Riley, one of our favorite dinosaur writers, returns to discuss her latest book and lots of other dinosaur topics. Plus a new ceratopsian—Ferenceratops. And a new Dino Duels Championship.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Quaesitosaurus, links from Riley Black, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Quaesitosaurus-Episode-560/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Quaesitosaurus, a titanosaur with a skull similar to Diplodocus.Interview with Riley Black, an award-winning science writer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Scientific American, Nature, Smithsonian, and more. She has written a number of books, including “The Last Days of the Dinosaurs,” “When the Earth was Green,” and most recently “The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs”. Follow her on Bluesky @restingdinofaceIn dinosaur news this week:There’s a new ceratopsian dinosaur, Ferenceratops shqiperorumDinosaurs were “ecosystem engineers” that shaped their landscapes while they were alive—and after they died outA study of New Mexican dinosaurs supports that they were still thriving before the Cretaceous-ending asteroid hit the EarthOur dino duels are going again! Create your bracket here: bit.ly/dinoduelsbracketThen enter your picks for a chance to win a year of Triceratops-level patreon membership at bit.ly/dinoduelspicksComplete rules and restrictions at bit.ly/dinoduelsrules This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/IKD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code IKDThis episode is brought to you by the Colorado Northwestern Community College. Join them for two weeks digging up dinosaur bones in the field, preparing fossils in their lab, or in their new field geology program. For details go to CNCC.edu/paleo26 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Sauropod Shindig 19.02.2026 1j 57min

  Five new sauropods from all across the world and the sauropod family tree. Plus new embryos and hatchlings, sauropod speed estimates, and much much more.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Cetiosauriscus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Cetiosauriscus-Episode-559/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Cetiosauriscus, a sauropod that isn't Cetiosaurus, but was also from Middle Jurassic of England.In dinosaur news this week:Sauropod experts wrote an introduction to DiplodocoideaThere’s a new titanosaur sauropod, Utetitan zellaguymondeweyaeA new Alamosaurus fossil was foundThere’s a new dicraeosaurid sauropod, Athenar bermaniThere’s a new titanosaur sauropod, Yeneen houssayiThere’s a new eusauropod sauropod, Jinchuanloong nieduThere’s a new species of the sauropod Mamenchisaurus, Mamenchisaurus sanjiangensisSome sauropods chose to lay eggs surrounded by fast moving waters, possibly to protect them from predatorsNew Massospondylus embryos and hatchling show how they started on all fours before growing up and walking on two legsLarge sauropods may have had max speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h)A nearly complete Plateosaurus tail shows this sauropodomorph could do damage with its tail This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/IKD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code IKDThis episode is brought to you by the Colorado Northwestern Community College. Join them for two weeks digging up dinosaur bones in the field, preparing fossils in their lab, or in their new field geology program. For details go to CNCC.edu/paleo26 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Dinosaur Tracks & Escape Rooms 05.02.2026 1j 16min

  New track sites, swim tracks, and mating dance arenas around the world tell us about the behavior of theropods, ceratopsians, and sauropods. Plus David Spira joins from Room Escape Artist to share his favorite dinosaur themed escape rooms.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Segnosaurus, links from David Spira, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Segnosaurus-Episode-558/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Segnosaurus, a therizinosaur with interesting teeth.Interview with David Spira, co-creator of RoomEscapeArtist.com, which publishes well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room reviews, design tips, player tips, and industry commentaryIn dinosaur news this week:The Science Museum of Minnesota closed for a day in response to the local ICE presence. If you want to support Minnesotans go to www.standwithminnesota.com/In Bolivia, there are almost 18,000 theropod dinosaur tracks that show evidence of running, sauntering, and swimmingAn earlier study of the Carreras Pampa site also found that the theropods feet sunk in the mudOne set of footprints shows the fastest running theropod trackway in the CretaceousScientists re-examined the longest known theropod trackway in ChinaDinosaur Ridge, Colorado, has the largest known dinosaur mating dance arenaTracks from 76 million years ago may show that ceratopsians and ankylosaurs hung out togetherPaleontologists found a set of sauropod tracks that show it made a loopScientists found multiple trackways in Oxfordshire, England, from mostly sauropods walking at a steady paceTheropod footprints were found in a crisscross pattern in Texas, U.S.Thousands of prosauropod footprints from the Triassic were found in a national park in Italy This episode is brought to you by the Colorado Northwestern Community College. Join them for two weeks digging up dinosaur bones in the field, preparing fossils in their lab, or in their new field geology program. For details go to CNCC.edu/paleo26And by Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/IKD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code IKD See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Bob Nicholls: Paleoartist Extraordinaire 23.01.2026 1j

  Robert (Bob) Nicholls has been painting, sculpting, and painting some of our favorite paleoart for decades. He joins us to share how he does it. Plus, a fossil found hundreds of feet below a natural history museum; The world's oldest cerapodan dinosaur; And new theropod and iguanodontian fossilsFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Emausaurus, links from Bob Nicholls, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Emausaurus-Episode-557/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Emausaurus, a very early armored dinosaur to rival Scutellosaurus and Scelidosaurus.Interview with Bob Nicholls, world-renowned paleoartist, painter, sculptor, and illustrator. His work has been published in more than 40 books (including the Secret Lives of Dinosaurs) and exhibited in nearly 50 museums, universities, and attractions around the world. He’s also appeared on a number of shows and he designed coins for the Royal Mint. Follow him @BobNichollsartIn dinosaur news this week:Paleontologists found the world’s oldest cerapodan dinosaur in MoroccoScientists found a dinosaur bone underneath the parking lot of the Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceNew theropods have been found at the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in Utah, U.S.There’s a new large iguanodontian dinosaur that lived in the Late Jurassic in what is now Portugal This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/IKD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code IKD See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Updates on the Origins of Dinosaurs 09.01.2026 1j 8min

  Two new dinosaurs from the middle of the Triassic: the theropod Anteavis and the sauropodomorph Huayracursor. Plus our reviews of several TV shows, movies, and books including Walking with Dinosaurs.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Ornithopsis, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Ornithopsis-Episode-556/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Ornithopsis, a titanosaur found way back in the 1830s which was named for its bone's similarity to the lightweight structure of a bird's skeleton.In dinosaur news this week:We not yet have found the earliest dinosaur fossils, but they may be in the Amazon and areas by the equator in South America and AfricaDinosaurs may have originated in South America, and then moved simultaneously to the east and northThere’s a new very early theropod dinosaur, Anteavis crurilongusA nearly complete skeleton from a Triassic sauropodomorph, Huayracursor jaguensis This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/IKD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code IKD See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Top 25 Dinosaur Discoveries of 2025 24.12.2025 58min

  Spicomellus, Nanotyrannus, and tons of other fantastic new discoveries!For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Garudimimus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Garudimimus-Episode-555/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Garudimimus, an ornithomimosaur that wasn't that fast.In dinosaur news this week:Smallest find to make a big impact: Ahvaytum (ep 531)HM: Archaeocursor (ep 533)HM: Itaguyra (ep 545)HM: Maleriraptor (ep 550)HM: Taleta (ep 553)Most surprising new dinosaur: Nanotyrannus lethaeus (ep 554)Best new therizinosaur: Duonychus (ep 535)Best new pachycephalosaur: Zavacephale (ep 553)HM: Brontotholus (ep 553)Best new ornithomimid: Mexidracon (ep 551)Best new basal neornithischian: Pulaosaurus (DD 7)Best new ankylosaurid genus: Huaxiazhoulong (ep 530)Best new dromaeosaur: Shri rapax (DD8)Best new compsognathid*: Huadanosaurus (ep 541)Best new iguanodontian: Istiorachis (ep 548)Best new megaraptor: Joaquinraptor (ep 552)Best new basal sauropodomorph: Xingxiulong yueorum (ep 549)HM: Lishulong (ep 539)Best new enantiornithine: Navaornis (ep 533)New genus hiding for the longest in plain sight: Newtonsaurus (DD8)HM: Tameryraptor (ep 534)Best new basal allosauroid: Yuanmouraptor (ep 536)Best new oviraptorosaur: Yuanyanglong (ep 532) This episode is brought to you by Rula. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mentalhealth experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/ikd/ #rulapod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Nanotyrannus is Valid! 11.12.2025 1j 24min

  Two separate groups of researchers have independently confirmed that Nanotyrannus is its own genus and not just a juvenile T. rex. Plus a new Nanotyrannus species and another new tyrannosauroid and tyrannosaur injuries.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Calamosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Calamosaurus-Episode-554/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Calamosaurus, a small theropod that’s been mixed up with lots of other theropods.In dinosaur news this week:A new complete Nanotyrannus skeleton confirms that it deserves its own genus and is not just a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rexA close analysis of the small throat (hyoid) bone from the Nanotyrannus holotype confirms it was nearly full-sizedReview of the taxonomic history of NanotyrannusThere’s a new Late Cretaceous tyrannosauroid, Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, related to the fluffy YutyrannusScotty the T. rex appears to have blood vessel structures in a rib showing how it healed. (in the fun fact)Companies are claiming to make luxury fashion items out of T. rex leather but that’s not currently possible. (in the fun fact) Happy 12 days of Patreon! For a very limited time you can get 20% off an annual membership by paying annually with promo code "12DAYS". Go to Patreon.com/iknowdino to sign up and help us keep creating I Know Dino for another year! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska with History Dispatches 04.12.2025 31min

  Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was a Polish scientist and the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. On her explorations of the Gobi Desert, she discovered many famous animals, including Deinocheirus—a dinosaur that, for decades, was known only by its enormous, terrifying arms & claws. But when we finally found the rest of its body, it turned out to look more like Jar Jar Binks. This is the story of Zofia, and the dinosaur that surprised us all - as told originally aired on the History Dispatches podcast with Matt and McKinley Breen.History Dispatches Podcast: https://historydispatches.com/The Explorers Podcast: https://explorerspodcast.com/History Dispatches & Explorers Podcast are part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.comI Know Dino Website: https://iknowdino.comI Know Dino Book: https://books.disney.com/book/i-know-dino/Sources:https://archive.org/details/inpursuitofearly0000kiel/page/n5/mode/2uphttps://archive.org/details/huntingfordinosa00kielhttps://iknowdino.com/deinocheirus-episode-527/https://www.nature.com/articles/520158ahttps://www.nature.com/articles/nature.2014.16203https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13874https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13930 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The most complete pachycephalosaur ever found! 26.11.2025 59min

  Zavacephale is both the oldest and most complete pachycephalosaur ever found. Plus three more new dinosaurs and Michele Hollow joins us to discuss Mary Anning.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Stenopelix, links from Michele Hollow, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Stenopelix-Episode-553/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Stenopelix, a small (likely) ceratopsian that we only know from impressions in sandstone slabs.Interview with Michele Hollow, an award-winning journalist, and author of the book “Jurassic Girl: The Adventures of Mary Anning, Paleontologist and the First Female Fossil Hunter”, a historical fiction book for both young and less young readers.In dinosaur news this week:The most complete and oldest known pachycephalosaur was discovered and named Zavacephale rinpocheThere’s a new "thunder dome" pachycephalosaur, Brontotholus harmoniThere’s a new flat-headed hadrosaur, Ahshislesaurus wimani, that was as large as a T. rexThere’s a new hadrosaur dinosaur from Morocco named Taleta taleta (yes the genus and species name are the same) This episode is brought to you by our patrons. Their generous contributions make our podcast possible! You can now save 10% by paying annually. Go to Patreon.com/iknowdino to sign up and help us keep creating I Know Dino every week.This episode is brought to you by Rula. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mentalhealth experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/ikd/ #rulapod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.