Paul Barrett: Dinosaurs, Mass Extinctions, Paleontology, Past & Future of Life on Earth | #54
Mind & Matter · Nick Jikomes, PhD
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Nick talks to Dr. Paul Barrett, a paleontologist at the Natural History Museum in London, UK. Paul has spent nearly 30 years as a paleontologist studying the evolution and biology of dinosaurs and other extinct reptiles. He has authored over 200 scientific papers, and his speciality is in non-avian dinosaurs.Nick talked to Paul about all things dinosaurs, including what a dinosaur actually is; how and when dinosaurs first evolved, changed over time, and eventually went extinct; what we know about dinosaur behavior, morphology, and physiology; which dinosaurs had feathers and what colors they had; Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor; the evolution of mammals; the movie Jurassic Park; and why understanding the life's past is important for understanding life in the present.SUPPORT M&MFollow Nick's work through Linktree:Athletic Greens, comprehensive daily nutrition (Free 1-year supply Vitamin D w/ purchase)Organize your digital highlights & notes w/ Readwise (2 months free w/ sub)Learn more about our podcast sponsor, Dosist
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