Providing information on the most underrated of amniotes: the reptiles
2026 is kicking off with a bit of a bang as this week saw the release of a paper describing a new species of iguanodontian that also happened to sport some heretofore unknown integument. This new integumentary material is a series of “spikes” that surrounded the main body. These spikes are small (most were ~2–3 mm) and are comprised of epidermal material. Given their small size and numerous…
For a primer on this blog series and an FAQ see here. Other Episodes Coasts Deserts Freshwater Ice Worlds Forests Islands Badlands Swamps Oceans North America This episode features contributions from the following paleontology consultants: Steve Brusatte John Conway Alexander Farnsworth Scott Hartman John Hutchinson Robert Spicer Paul Valdes Mark Witton Darren Naish This is the final episode in…
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For a primer on this blog series and an FAQ see here. Other Episodes Coasts Deserts Freshwater Ice Worlds Forests Islands Badlands Swamps Oceans North America This episode features contributions from the following paleontology consultants: Victoria Arbour Steve Brusatte John Conway Alexander Farsnworth Scott Hartman Robert Spicer Paul Valdes Mike Widdowson Darren Naish Scene 1: Deccan Traps,…
For a primer on this blog series and an FAQ see here. Other Episodes Coasts Deserts Freshwater Ice Worlds Forests Islands Badlands Swamps Oceans North America This episode features contributions from the following paleontology consultants: Steve Brusatte John Conway Alexander Farnsworth Scott Hartman Robert Spicer Paul Valdes Mark Witton Darren Naish This episode is focused on island (or potential…
Tonight I find myself writing a eulogy for my recently deceased friend, Gremlin. I honestly never thought I would be writing this as I had always assumed that we would both grow into old curmudgeons that laughed together as the world burned. I have known Gremlin for almost thirty years, despite never meeting him in person. There was a brief opportunity to do so back when I was still shilling…
For a primer on this blog series and an FAQ see here. Other Episodes Coasts Deserts Freshwater Ice Worlds Forests Islands Badlands Swamps Oceans North America This episode features contributions from the following paleontology consultants: Victoria Arbour Steve Brusatte Alexander Farnsworth Scott Hartman John Hutchinson Robert Spicer Paul Valdes Mark Witton Darren Naish Scene 1: Forests of South…
For a primer on this blog series and an FAQ see here. Other Episodes Coasts Deserts Freshwater Ice Worlds Forests Islands Badlands Swamps Oceans North America This episode features advisement by the following paleontology consultants: Victoria Arbour Steve Brusatte Alexander Farnsworth Tony Fiorillo Scott Hartman John Hutchinson Robert Spicer Paul Valdes Mark Witton Darren Naish This episode is…
For a primer on this blog series and an FAQ, see here. Other Episodes Coasts Deserts Freshwater Ice Worlds Forests Islands Badlands Swamps Oceans North America This episode features advisement by the following paleontology consultants: Steve Brusatte Alexander Farnsworth Scott Hartman John Hutchinson Robert Spicer Paul Valdes Mark Witton Darren Naish Scene 1: Somewhere in Mongolia Baseless…