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#37 Expert Palaeontologist: Direwolf De-Extinction, Dinosaur Myths, Brains and Sex! Dr David Hone

#37 Expert Palaeontologist: Direwolf De-Extinction, Dinosaur Myths, Brains and Sex! Dr David Hone

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Dr. David Hone is a paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and
author of How Fast Did T. rex Run?, a myth-busting investigation
into the surprising behavior, intelligence, and complexity of
dinosaurs.

Forget the lumbering monsters of Jurassic Park — dinosaurs were
social, strategic, and sometimes even spectacularly weird. From
display structures and pack hunting to nesting behaviour and
brain evolution, Dr. Hone’s work reveals the dynamic lives these
creatures once lived.

Expect to learn why T. rex might not have been the top predator
we imagine, how dinosaurs used feathers and horns to flirt rather
than fight, whether some species cared for their young, what
fossils can really tell us about intelligence, what Netflix’s
Life on Our Planet got wrong and why de-extinction efforts like
those by Colossal Biosciences may be based on misleading science
— plus much more.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:23 The Journey into Paleontology

03:39 A Day in the Life of a Reader in Zoology

05:20 Motivations Behind Writing on Dinosaur Behavior

06:06 Understanding Dinosaur Behavior: Methods and Evidence

10:05 The Public Perception vs. Scientific Reality

11:27 Group Behaviour in Dinosaurs: Myths and Facts

12:38 Reliability of Current Knowledge on Dinosaur Behavior

20:13 Learning from Modern Animals

26:37 Lifespan and Mortality of Dinosaurs

36:08 Common Misconceptions About Dinosaurs

38:32 The Evolution of Dinosaur Representation in Media

41:16 Groundbreaking Discoveries in Paleontology

45:15 The Role of AI in Paleontological Research

58:43 The Quest for Dinosaur DNA and Soft Tissue

01:08:04 Taxonomy and the Ethics of De-Extinction

01:13:36 Defining Species and Genetic Manipulation

01:16:12 The Ethics of De-extinction

01:18:58 The Tasmanian Tiger: A Case for De-extinction?

01:21:06 The Role of Venture Capital in Genetic Projects

01:23:43 Media Representation of Scientific Advances

01:25:30 Dinosaur Recreation in Media: Accuracy vs. Entertainment
01:37:37 Understanding Animal Behaviour and Rituals

01:45:07 The Future of Paleontology and Technological Advances
01:53:07 The Value of Paleontology in Society and Science

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RECOMMENDED READING

Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior: What They Did and How We
Know: https://amzn.to/4kU3a5G

The Tyrannosaur Chronicles: The Biology of the Tyrant
Dinosaurs: https://amzn.to/4k0Ph4y

How Fast Did T. rex Run?: Unsolved Questions from the
Frontiers of Dinosaur Science: https://amzn.to/3T0guJu

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