112 | Paleontology and the Origin of Snakes

Join Dr. Jenkins as he sits down with Dr. Michael Caldwell, a
professor at the University of Alberta, to discuss their recent
media-highlighted discovery of 38-million-year-old snake fossils
in Wyoming. Their in-depth conversation starts with the
surprising discovery of an early snake fossil in an Israeli
museum, challenging our understanding of snake origins. They
delve into various taxonomic groups, exploring the relationships
between lizards and snakes, possible scenarios for snake
evolution, and what the Earth was like when snakes first
appeared. Despite the complexity and many Latin names, this
episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in snakes.


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