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Rediscovering the Age of Dinosaurs

10h 11m 24s
English
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Embark on a journey through the Jurassic era and explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs, creatures that continue to captivate people of all ages and stand as icons of our natural history. In this course, you will delve into the diverse landscape of dinosaur species and discover how fossil records unveil their ancient world. Gain insights into the remarkable lifestyles of these magnificent creatures and explore the latest advancements in paleontology. Furthermore, learn about the incredible array of other animals that coexisted with dinosaurs. These lectures provide a breathtaking perspective on the vast panorama of life that once thrived on our planet.

Diversity of Dinosaur Species

Explore the incredible variety among dinosaur species and understand the unique adaptations that allowed them to thrive in various environments.

Fossils and Their Secrets

Learn how fossils serve as windows into the past, revealing details about dinosaurs' habitats, diets, and interactions within their ecosystems.

Discovering Dinosaurs' Lifestyles

Examine the daily lives of dinosaurs, exploring their behavior, social structures, and survival strategies that helped them dominate the Earth for millions of years.

Advancements in Paleontology

Stay abreast with the cutting-edge methods utilized in paleontology today, from modern excavation techniques to advanced imaging technology that brings dinosaurs to life.

Coexisting Creatures of the Dinosaur Era

Meet the other amazing animals that lived alongside dinosaurs, painting a comprehensive picture of life in prehistoric times.

About the Authors

Kristi Curry Rogers

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Kristi Curry Rogers is a dinosaur paleontologist and a Professor of Biology and Geology at Macalester College. She earned her PhD in Anatomical Sciences from Stony Brook University. She conducted a detailed study of sauropod dinosaurs inhabiting the island of Madagascar, which resulted in the discovery and naming of two new sauropod dinosaur genera, Rapetosaurus and Vahiny. She has published more than 45 research papers and coauthored the book The Sauropods: Evolution and Paleobiology.

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1 Our Enduring Fascination with Dinosaurs Demo
19:59
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2 Finding the First Dinosaur Bones
29:54
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3 The Extinction That Launched the Dinosaurs
26:41
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4 The Saurischia: Sharp Teeth, Long Necks
33:09
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5 The Ornithischia: Armor, Thick Heads, Horns
26:52
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6 How Rocks Reveal Dinosaur Secrets
22:42
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7 How Bones Become Fossils
24:34
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8 A Dinosaur Mystery in Madagascar
26:46
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9 Tracing the Dinosaur Evolutionary Tree
25:40
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10 What Did T. rex Taste Like?
23:38
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11 Dinosaurs in Your Backyard
21:24
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12 Marine Monsters of the Mesozoic
24:09
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13 Weirdest Wonders of Wings
23:59
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14 The Non-Dinosaurs in the Age of Dinosaurs
28:04
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15 Dissecting a T.rex
23:27
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16 How Did Dinosaurs Get So Big?
25:55
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17 Were Dinosaurs Warm-Blooded?
22:36
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18 The Eaters and the Eaten in the Dinosaur Age
26:49
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19 The Tough Lives of Allosaurus and T.rex
20:39
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20 Reimagining Everytyhing about Dinosaurs
27:57
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21 Dinosaur Eggs and Babies
31:19
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22 How Dinosaurs Conquered the Cold
20:31
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23 The Extinction That Ended the Dinosaurs
29:38
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24 Dinosaur Ressurection
25:02
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