Episode 109 - Hyenas

Despite their unfortunate reputation, hyenas are really impressive. Modern and fossil, they’re a diverse group with a variety of dietary and social habits, and they are the quintessential example of bone-crushing specialists. In this episode, we discuss what makes hyenas unique and interesting, and we take a look at their surprisingly varied fossil history.

In the news: lamprey larvae, octopus diets, nesting dinosaurs, and tyrannosaur bites.

Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00News: 00:03:30Main discussion, Part 1: 00:34:30Main discussion, Part 2: 01:11:30Patron question: 01:49:00

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