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Spinosaurus: The Aquatic Dinosaur

Spinosaurus: The Aquatic Dinosaur

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Spinosaurus: The Aquatic Dinosaur

FromShort Wave

ratings:
Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Aug 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

(Encore episode) We chat with National Geographic Explorer and paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim about his team's discovery of the Spinosaurus, the first known swimming dinosaur. The discovery and subsequent modeling showing the effectiveness of the Spinosaurus's tail underwater were detailed in Nature.And you can check out National Geographic's coverage here.Our team would love to hear your dinosaur-themed episode ideas. Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.