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Fossils and Fiction

By: Travis Holland
  • Summary

  • Conversations about prehistoric life and palaeomedia.
    Travis Holland
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Episodes
  • Aussie pterosaur round up with Adele Pentland
    Jul 3 2024

    Pterosaur expert and PhD student Adele Pentland discusses the discovery and description of the newest and most complete Australian pterosaur, Haliskia peterseni. The fossil was found in Australia and is 100 million years old. Adele explains the unique features of Haliskia, including its large wingspan, interlocking teeth, and long throat bones.

    The conversation places Haliskia in context with other Aussie pterosaurs and pterosaur families from around the world.

    She also discusses the importance of museums like Kronosaurus Korner and the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in promoting paleotourism and supporting local communities. Adele shares her optimism for future discoveries of pterosaurs in Australia and highlights the significance of these findings for scientific research and public interest.

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    More info:

    Adele's podcast Pals in Palaeo https://palsinpalaeo.com/

    Kronosaurus Korner https://www.kronosauruskorner.com.au/

    The Conversation article on Haliskia https://theconversation.com/100-million-year-old-fossil-find-reveals-huge-flying-reptile-that-patrolled-australias-inland-sea-231393

    Scientific Reports paper describing Haliskia https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-60889-8

    Scientific Reports paper describing Ferrodraco lentoni https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-49789-4

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    38 mins
  • Kids Fossil Frenzy with Sandra Bennett
    Jun 18 2024

    Children's author Sandra Bennett discusses the importance of literacy and her journey as an author, including the Adamson Adventure series, a number of which feature prehistoric animals. Sandra shares how she started writing stories for her students, which sparked their interest in reading. She also talks about her book series, which combines adventure, history, and extinct Australian wildlife. In Fossil Frenzy, the Adamson children discover prehistoric Queensland while Tracks in the Mist, releasing June 2024, features a family trip to Tasmania and the elusive Thylacine. Sandra hopes her books inspire a passion for reading, science, and environmental conservation.

    Check out https://sandrabennettauthor.com/

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    23 mins
  • BONUS: Tales from a Jurassic World S2 Preview
    Jun 6 2024

    Friend of the podcast Tom Jurassic previews season 2 of his audio fan production 'Tales from a Jurassic World'. Check out the full series on YouTube or via the Jurassic Park Podcast.

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    6 mins

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