Basilosaurus was huge swimming predator that is often mistaken for a mosasaur. But this animal was a mammal, not a reptile. Join Dinosaur George as he describes this massive creature. 

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One of the most difficult parts of describing a new species of dinosaur is knowing if the bones you've found are from a new species, or could these bones represent a different growth stage from a similar dinosaur that has already been named.
Learn about this cool long-necked dinosaur and hear Dinosaur George describe how difficult it can be for paleontologists to identify the species. 

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Sinornithosaurus was a small, but dangerous, member of the "raptor" family of meat-eating dinosaurs. Could this be a venomous dinosaur? Join Dinosaur George and learn all about this cool theropod in this podcast.

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Smilodon is one of the most recognized prehistoric creatures because of its massive long teeth. 

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It was one of the largest members of the Hadrosaur family of plant-eating dinosaurs. Learn about this amazingly successful herbivore and how it was able to spread its numbers across Western North America!

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Rajasaurus was the top predator in India during the late Cretaceous Period. It's most unusual feature was a horn on its skull. Join Dinosaur George as he tells you all about this unusual carnivore. 

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In the 1800's, when paleontology was a new science, young Mary Anning collected fossils on the beach. She made some remarkable discoveries but was not given credit for her finds. Now, all the years later, she is recognized for the work she did. 

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For many dinosaurs that are discovered, only a few fossils are found of the skeleton. So paleontologists have to look at other similar dinosaurs and compare the bones to others to help estimate the size. Few bones of Acheroraptor have been found, but scientists know it was a member of the "raptor" family.

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Dinosaur George welcomes new T-rex members of the patreon club who may not have received their welcome gifts in time for the holiday. He also answers questions and gives birthday shoutouts. 

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The new discovery of this small member of the Ankylosaur family has come with two amazing discoveries for science. Listen to Dinosaur George as he tells what about this cool dinosaur, and what it means to paleontology. 

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