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

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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