Prehistoric Life

Erik Crawford
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Discussions on Prehistoric Life (aka Dinosaurs)

  1. 20h ago

    BEHIND THE SCENES at the Natural History Museum of Utah! | Inside the Dinosaur Prep Lab

    What happens behind the exhibits at one of America's greatest natural history museums? 🦖In this special episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I visit the Natural History Museum of Utah for an incredible behind-the-scenes experience that takes us beyond the public galleries and into the museum's fossil preparation lab!I had the amazing opportunity to meet Alex Straley and get an up-close look at the work that goes into preparing, studying, and preserving fossils before they ever make it onto display.We'll explore what goes on behind the scenes at the museum, see incredible fossils up close, and get a glimpse into the science and preparation work that helps bring Utah's prehistoric past to life.And of course, we'll also explore some of the incredible exhibits that make this museum one of the most amazing paleontology destinations I've ever visited—including the incredible ceratopsian skull wall and the spectacular Barosaurus vs. Allosaurus display!This is a special version of my Natural History Museum of Utah episode, giving you a look at the museum that most visitors never get to see.🦴 In this episode:A special behind-the-scenes look at the fossil prep labMeeting Alex StraleySeeing fossils and specimens up closeExploring how fossils are prepared for research and displayThe incredible ceratopsian skull wallThe massive Barosaurus vs. Allosaurus displayMy experience visiting one of the world's premier natural history museumsIf you love dinosaurs, fossils, museums, and paleontology, this is an episode you won't want to miss!🎙️ Prehistoric Life Podcast🦖 Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more paleontology adventures, museum visits, fossil discoveries, and interviews!#Paleontology #Dinosaurs #NaturalHistoryMuseum #NaturalHistoryMuseumOfUtah #Fossils #DinosaurMuseum #PrepLab #BehindTheScenes #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Utah #Allosaurus #Barosaurus #Ceratopsian #Museum #FossilPrep

  2. 5d ago

    Why Jurassic Park Did More for Paleontology Than Any Documentary

    🦖 Why does Jurassic Park still captivate millions of people over 30 years after its release?In this video essay, I explore why Jurassic Park may be one of the most important pieces of dinosaur media ever created—not because it was the most scientifically accurate, but because it inspired something even more powerful: wonder.While documentaries teach us incredible facts about prehistoric life, Jurassic Park gave audiences an emotional connection to dinosaurs that inspired countless people to visit museums, pursue careers in paleontology, create art, write stories, and fall in love with the ancient world. As the essay argues, facts help us understand dinosaurs—but wonder is what makes us care.In this episode, I discuss:🦕 Why Jurassic Park became a cultural phenomenon🎬 The difference between information and inspiration🦴 The lasting impact of the "Jurassic Park Effect" on museums and paleontology📚 Why storytelling is just as important as scientific accuracy🌍 How movies, documentaries, and imagination work together to inspire future generations of dinosaur enthusiasts and scientists💭 Why wonder remains one of the most powerful forces in science communicationWhether you're a lifelong Jurassic Park fan, a paleontology enthusiast, or someone who simply loves great storytelling, I hope this episode gives you a new appreciation for how imagination can shape the future of science.What first made you fall in love with dinosaurs? Was it Jurassic Park, Walking with Dinosaurs, a museum visit, a book, or something else? Let me know in the comments!👍 If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with another dinosaur fan.🦕 Let's Get Prehistoric!🌐 Website: https://prehistoriclifepodcast.com💖 Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/c/PrehistoricLifePodcast🦴 This Episode is Sponsored By:🔍 Dinosaur Trips — Experience the adventure of a lifetime on a real fossil dig! Mention Prehistoric Life Podcast at checkout to receive $250 off your trip.👉 https://dinosaurtrips.com🦖 DinosaurSkeletons.co.uk — Museum-quality fossil replicas and prehistoric collectibles.👉 https://dinosaurskeletons.co.uk#JurassicPark #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #WalkingWithDinosaurs #StevenSpielberg #JurassicParkEffect #ScienceCommunication #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Fossils #Museum #DinosaurDocumentary #Wonder #Science #PrehistoricLife

  3. Jul 10

    The Spinosaur Scandal: Why Scientists Want to Delete Suchomimus (Great balance of drama and science)

    The Suchomimus Taxonomy Scandal + Mind-Blowing New Spinosaur CT Scans!Is one of the world’s most famous spinosaurs actually a lie? 🦖In today’s episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, we are diving straight into the massive paleontology scandal taking the internet by storm! A groundbreaking 2026 paper published in Geodiversitas by Frédéric Pittet has proposed that Suchomimus tenerensis might actually be a junior synonym of Cristatusaurus lapparenti—potentially sinking the beloved giant from Niger forever.But is the case actually closed? We break down the taxonomic drama, explore Dr. Brian Curtice’s (Fossil Crates) fascinating breakdown of the major scaling anomalies in the Suchomimus holotype models, and reveal why this "scandal" might be incredibly premature.Plus, we look at what the paper is actually about: spectacular new CT scans revealing the hyper-sensitive, crocodile-like neurovascular canals inside spinosaur snouts and their rapid, self-sustaining tooth-replacement conveyor belts! Let me know in the comments: Are you Team Suchomimus or Team Cristatusaurus?🔗 Links & Resources:Check out Dr. Brian Curtice’s excellent scaling breakdown on the Fossil Crates channel: https://youtu.be/jIvySfltqGc?si=lYQwa5N5QvX98DV2Read the full study in Geodiversitas: https://sciencepress.mnhn.fr/en/periodiques/geodiversitas/48/12👍 Like, subscribe, and stick around for more dinosaur projects, fossil science, and prehistoric storytelling!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREON If you want to help fuel these projects (and get some exclusive perks), consider supporting the Prehistoric Life Patreon. Every bit helps me create bigger and better content for you all. Thank you all so much for being here and supporting these worlds we’re building together. More updates coming soon—stay prehistoric! 🌋🦖 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fossil-filled content! 🎙️ Hosted by Prehistoric Life Podcast: 🌐 Website: prehistoriclifepodcast.com 💖 Support the show: patreon.com/c/PrehistoricLifePodcast 🦴 This Episode is Sponsored By: 🔍 Dinosaur Trips — Go on a fossil-hunting adventure of a lifetime! 🦕 Mention Prehistoric Life Podcast at checkout and get $250 off your tickets: 👉 dinosaurtrips.com 🦖 DinosaurSkeletons.co.uk — For museum-quality fossil replicas and decor: 👉 dinosaurskeletons.co.uk #Paleontology #Suchomimus #Spinosaurus #Dinosaurs #PrehistoricLifePodcast #DinosaurScandal #ScienceNews

  4. Jul 4

    Inside the Museum of Ancient Life 🦕 | An Unforgettable Dinosaur Adventure

    🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point Utah, one of the largest and most impressive dinosaur museums in the world!With one of the biggest displays of mounted dinosaur skeletons anywhere, the Museum of Ancient Life is an absolute must-visit for anyone passionate about paleontology. From towering sauropods and fearsome theropods to marine reptiles, Ice Age mammals, and hands-on exhibits, this museum brings Earth's prehistoric past to life on an incredible scale.Join me as I explore the galleries, admire the spectacular fossil displays, and experience one of the highlights of the entire Western Dino Road Trip.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the Museum of Ancient Life🦕 Incredible dinosaur skeletons and fossil exhibits🦴 One of the world's largest collections of mounted dinosaurs🔬 Learning about prehistoric life and fossil discoveries🏛️ Touring one of the premier dinosaur museums in North AmericaEvery corner of this museum is packed with amazing fossils and exhibits that showcase hundreds of millions of years of life's history. Whether you're fascinated by giant predators, long-necked sauropods, or the evolution of life on Earth, there's something here for every prehistoric enthusiast.This was easily one of the biggest highlights of the Western Dino Road Trip 2026, and I can't wait to share this incredible museum with all of you!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more museum tours, fossil discoveries, dinosaur adventures, and paleontology content.🦕 Let's Get Prehistoric!#MuseumOfAncientLife #ThanksgivingPoint #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Utah #DinosaurMuseum #ScienceCommunication #AncientLife #NaturalHistory

  5. Jul 4

    Inside the Natural History Museum of Utah 🦴 | One of America’s Best Dinosaur Museums

    🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the Natural History Museum of Utah (Located in Salt Lake City Utah), one of the premier natural history museums in the United States!Home to world-class fossil collections and groundbreaking paleontological research, the museum showcases Utah's incredible prehistoric past through stunning exhibits featuring dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems, and the fossils that continue to reshape our understanding of life on Earth.Join me as I explore the galleries, take in the incredible displays, and learn more about the amazing discoveries that have made Utah one of the world's greatest places for paleontology.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the Natural History Museum of Utah🦕 Incredible dinosaur skeletons and fossil exhibits🌎 Discovering Utah's prehistoric history🔬 Learning about the latest paleontological discoveries🏛️ Touring one of America's premier natural history museumsFrom Jurassic giants to the animals that lived long before and after the dinosaurs, every exhibit tells another chapter in Earth's incredible story. This museum is packed with fascinating displays, interactive exhibits, and spectacular fossils that make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in prehistoric life.This was another unforgettable stop on the Western Dino Road Trip 2026, and there are still more museums, fossil sites, interviews, and adventures to come!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more dinosaur discoveries, museum tours, and paleontology content.🦕 Let's Get Prehistoric!#NaturalHistoryMuseumOfUtah #Utah #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Utahraptor #NaturalHistory #ScienceCommunication #DinosaurMuseum #AncientLife

  6. Jul 4

    Inside the BYU Museum of Paleontology 🦴 | Utah’s Hidden Dinosaur Treasure

    🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the BYU Museum of Paleontology (Located in Provo Utah) to explore one of Utah’s incredible centers for dinosaur research, fossils, and prehistoric discoveries!The BYU Museum of Paleontology is home to an amazing collection of dinosaur specimens, with displays showcasing the incredible diversity of life that once roamed the Jurassic and Cretaceous landscapes of Utah.Join me as I explore the museum, check out the unique exhibits, and discover the fossils that help scientists piece together the story of ancient ecosystems.One of the highlights of the visit was seeing the incredible dinosaur displays — including the famous Torvosaurus — a massive Jurassic predator that helps show just how diverse and fascinating Utah’s prehistoric world was.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the BYU Museum of Paleontology🦕 Incredible dinosaur skeletons and fossil displays🔬 Learning about Utah’s prehistoric ecosystems🦴 Seeing unique museum exhibits and discoveries🌎 Another stop on the Western Dino Road TripUtah is one of the greatest places on Earth for dinosaur discoveries, and the BYU Museum of Paleontology shows just how much there is still to learn about the ancient world.This was another unforgettable stop on the journey, with more museums, fossil sites, interviews, and prehistoric adventures still to come!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more dinosaur discoveries, museum tours, and paleontology content.🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#BYUMuseumOfPaleontology #BYU #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #Torvosaurus #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #UtahDinosaur #DinosaurMuseum #ScienceCommunication #AncientLife

  7. Jul 4

    Inside One of the Greatest Dinosaur Sites in America 🦖 | Dinosaur National Monument

    🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit Dinosaur National Monument (Located just outside of Vernal Utah) — one of the most incredible dinosaur fossil sites in the world!Located near the Utah–Colorado border, Dinosaur National Monument preserves an amazing piece of Jurassic history, including the famous Dinosaur Quarry Wall, where visitors can see real dinosaur fossils still embedded in the rock.Join me as I explore this incredible location, walk through millions of years of Earth’s history, and experience one of the most famous dinosaur destinations on the planet.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the Dinosaur Quarry🦕 Seeing real dinosaur fossils in the rock🌎 Discovering the Jurassic history of the Morrison Formation🔬 Learning how paleontologists study ancient ecosystems🏜️ Experiencing one of the greatest fossil locations in the worldDinosaur National Monument is a reminder that paleontology isn’t just something found in books or museums — sometimes the fossils are still waiting exactly where they were discovered over a century ago.This was another unforgettable stop on the Western Dino Road Trip 2026, and the journey continues with more museums, fossil sites, interviews, and prehistoric discoveries!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more dinosaur adventures, fossil hunting, and paleontology content.🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#DinosaurNationalMonument #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #Utah #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Jurassic #MorrisonFormation #DinosaurMuseum #ScienceCommunication #AncientLife

  8. Jul 4

    Inside the Utah Field House of Natural History 🦴 | A Dinosaur Adventure in Vernal

    🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum (Located in Vernal Utah) to explore one of Utah’s incredible destinations for dinosaurs, fossils, and natural history!Located in Vernal, Utah — one of the most famous dinosaur regions in the world — the Utah Field House showcases the incredible prehistoric history of the area, from dinosaur discoveries of the Jurassic period to the fossils that help scientists understand ancient ecosystems.Join me as I explore the exhibits, check out the incredible dinosaur displays, and discover the prehistoric creatures that once lived across Utah millions of years ago.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the Utah Field House of Natural History🦕 Dinosaur fossils and Jurassic discoveries🌎 Utah’s incredible prehistoric ecosystems🔬 How museums preserve and share paleontology🏛️ Another stop on the Western Dino Road TripUtah is one of the greatest places on Earth for dinosaur discoveries, and the Utah Field House is a perfect example of how these fossils continue to inspire curiosity and science.A huge thank you to everyone at the museum for sharing their passion for prehistoric life!The Western Dino Road Trip continues with more museums, fossil sites, interviews, and dinosaur discoveries from across the West.👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more paleontology adventures!🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#UtahFieldHouse #VernalUtah #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #UtahDinosaur #DinosaurMuseum #ScienceCommunication #AncientLife

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  • Creator
    Erik Crawford
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    367
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