The ancient skies weren’t only occupied by dinosaurs! Pterosaurs, translating to “Wing Lizards” were flying reptiles that existed at the same time as dinosaurs, and were the earliest known vertebrates to have evolved powered flight. In this episode Tim and Andrew talk all things pterosaur, and dive into some particularly notable (and massive!) examples of famous pterosaurs.   Cranbrook Institute of Science |   #pterosaurs #winglizards #cranbrookinstituteofscience #paleopodcast #dinosaurs #cretaceousperiod

Like the birds of the present day, dinosaurs were often feathered and took to the skies. New discoveries are shedding light onto the early evolution of birds and flying dinosaurs, in large part thanks to Dr. Jingmai O’Connor, Associate Curator of Fossil Reptiles at The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. In this episode, Dr. O’Connor shares the latest on her exciting new dinosaur research, and even a recently authored children’s book!   #dinosaurs #paleopodcast #jingmaioconnor #birdsaredinosaurs #cranbrookinstituteofscience   Cranbrook Institute of Science |

Around 66 million years ago a massive asteroid more than six miles wide was on a collision course with Earth. The resulting impact devasted the global environment, causing an “impact winter” that is thought to have blocked out most sunlight, disrupted food chains, and eventually lead to the extinction of an estimated 75% of all species on Earth. Most dinosaurs perished in the years following this impact – but not all! Join Tim and Andrew to hear everything about the dinosaurs that survived to this very day.   #paleopodcast #cranbrookinstituteofscience #podcasting #paleontology #podcastnation #dinosaurs #birdsaredinosaurs   Cranbrook Institute of Science |

In this episode, Tim and Andrew chat with Dr. Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist and evolutionary biologist from the University of Edinburgh. On top of being an expert in the anatomy and evolution of dinosaurs, Dr. Brusatte is also an acclaimed author, having published several books related to dinosaurs and other past life on Earth. Listen to in to hear from the scientist that is so knowledgeable on dinosaurs that the Jurassic Park produces call him to get their facts straight!   #paleopodcast #stevebrusatte #crabrookinstituteofscience #jurassicpark #dinosaurs #podcastsforkids #t-rex   Cranbrook Institute of Science |

Inspired by Cranbrook Institute of Science's new "SUE: the T. rex Experience" exhibit (Oct 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023), this episode focuses on the Tyrannosaurus rex - perhaps the most fearsome and famous dinosaur ever discovered! Adored by both paleontologists and movie-goers alike, the T. rex continues to be the subject of ongoing scientific research, giving us detailed insight into what the daily life of this dinosaur was like. In this episode, Tim and Andrew discuss all things T. rex. What did it sound like? Is it deserving of the "Tyrant Lizard King" name? And what is up with those tiny arms?   Cranbrook Institute of Science | #trex #jurassicworld #paleontology #cretaceousperiod #cranbrookscience

Meet Tim Urban and Dr. Andrew Gangidine of the Cranbrook Institute of Science! Find out how Tim and Andrew discovered dinosaurs (pun intended) at a young age and we'll revisit the time Tim's parents showed him a movie that changed his life forever! Listen as they cover all things ancient life and answer the question..."What is Paleontology?"   Cranbrook Institute of Science |   #paleontology #dinosaurs #science #cranbrook #kids #podcastnation