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Fossil Frontier

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio•fossilfrontier.transistor.fm
Science
A WKNC podcast that explores some of Earth's ancient treasures and uncovers the stories they have to tell.
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Episodes

Shanidar Fossils: The Key to Civilization

How could these bones show us the earliest sign of empathy and humanity? Scrimble discusses the Shanidar Fossils and what they can tell us about humans today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 16, 2024•7 min•Ep. 12

Megalodon: The Largest Predator

How did this shark take over the ocean as the scariest predator to ever exist? Scrimble investigates the megalodon and if it really is all it's cracked up to be. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 09, 2024•7 min•Ep. 10

Triassic Cuddle: The Story of Two Unlikely Lovers

Why were these two completely different species found cuddling together in a burrow? Scrimble explains the Triassic Cuddle Fossil and tells the story of how these two came to be. ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 02, 2024•8 min•Ep. 11

Patagotitan: The Biggest Dinosaur?

Was this dinosaur the biggest land animal of all time? Scrimble discusses the Patagotitan and the fossils it left behind. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 9

Coelacanth: The Fish That Came Back From The Dead

How did this fish come back from the dead after 66 million years? Scrimble analyzes the coelacanth and its connection to land animals today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 20, 2024•6 min•Ep. 7

Terror Birds: The Invasion of Prehistoric Predators

How did the Titanis end up taking over the Americas as the most formidable apex predator? Scrimble explores the Terror Birds and the adaptations that made them so successful in the Great American Exchange. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 08, 2024•8 min•Ep. 6

Sleeping Dragon: The 3D Dinosaur Fossil

How did the most well-preserved dinosaur fossil come to be? Scrimble investigates the story of the Sleeping Dragon and how it provided a look into dinosaur life in the Cretaceous period. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jun 14, 2024•7 min•Ep. 4

Sloths: Colossal Creatures of the Ancient World

How did sloths go from being ancient giants to lazy tree-dwellers? Scrimble explores the many lifestyles of prehistoric sloths and how they all went extinct. ★ Support this podcast ★

May 31, 2024•7 min•Ep. 3

Cave Art: Stories of Humanity's Past

What can cave paintings tell us about our ancestors? Scrimble delves into the enigmatic world of cave art, exploring its history, symbolism, and techniques used by early humans to create these masterpieces. ★ Support this podcast ★

May 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 2
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