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In evolution, sometimes species get big, and sometimes they get small. The factors behind changing body sizes are extremely varied, and many trends in size evolution are poorly understood. This episode, we discuss Evolutionary Gigantism and Dwarfism.
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Travel back in time to the Late Triassic, and the waters were home to animals you’d easily mistake for crocs. This episode, we discuss the fossil record, lifestyles, and uncanny croc-ness of Phytosaurs.
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Animals have a consistent habit of developing ornamentation on their heads for a variety of functions. In this episode, we discuss the diversity, terminology, and behavior associated with Horns and Antlers.
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Lots of animals scavenge from time to time, but very few do it full-time. This episode, we explore the incredible adaptations and ancient history of some of nature’s most extraordinary carrion-eaters, Vultures.
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Earth is not alone as it glides through space; we have a cosmic companion, ever present, whose impact on life on Earth is inescapable. This episode, we discuss the deep history and profound influence of The Moon.
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When paleontologists examine ancient remains, they need to consider not only what they’re looking at, but how it got to be there. This episode, we discuss the various processes, incredible possibilities, and crucial limitations of Fossilization.
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Every plant starts somewhere, and often that somewhere is a small, secure, sturdy container capable of protecting, nourishing, and carrying a plant embryo until it’s time to sprout. This episode, we discuss the biology, evolution, and incredible paleontological importance of Seeds.
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Blood is nutritious, easy to digest, and not hard to come by, so it’s no surprise that thousands of animals around the world have evolved a taste for the stuff. This episode, we discuss the diversity, adaptations, and evolutionary history of Sanguivores.
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None of us are alone. Each of our bodies has its own share of parasites, hitchhikers, and tiny helpers, and indeed, every ecosystem on Earth features integral examples of organisms living in close relationships. This episode, we discuss the diversity, deep history, and dramatic impact of Symbiosis.
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