Prehistoric Life

Erik Crawford

Discussions on Prehistoric Life (aka Dinosaurs)

  1. 2D AGO

    Meet Juliasaurus 🦖 | The Newly Discovered Dinosaur Changing What We Know

    🦖 A new dinosaur has entered the scientific record — meet Juliasaurus! In this video, we break down everything we currently know about this newly described dinosaur, what makes it important, and how discoveries like this help scientists better understand prehistoric ecosystems and dinosaur evolution. From its naming and classification to what it might tell us about ancient environments, Juliasaurus is another exciting piece of the ever-growing puzzle of paleontology. 🦕 Every new discovery helps reshape what we thought we knew about the prehistoric world — and Juliasaurus is no exception. 👍 If you enjoy dinosaur discoveries, fossil science, and paleontology updates, make sure to like and subscribe for more prehistoric content!👍 Like the video if you learned something new 💬 Drop a comment with your favorite Triassic animal 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with paleontology creators and scientists 🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early! 🦕 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 #Dinosaurs #Fossils #ScienceInterview #MassExtinction

    19 min

  2. APR 3

    Prehistoric Live Event 2026 🦖 | Last Chance to Get Tickets Before They’re Gone!

    🦖 Prehistoric Live is coming — and this is your chance to be part of it!In this video, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Prehistoric Live, an exciting live event from the team behind the Prehistoric Life Podcast. If you’re into dinosaurs, fossils, and real-world paleontology, this is an experience built for you.Expect a high-energy event filled with:🦕 Dinosaur discussions and deep dives into prehistoric life🔬 Real science and insights from the world of paleontology🎤 Live interaction, storytelling, and more⚠️ IMPORTANT: April is the FINAL month to get your tickets — after that, they’re gone for good. Don’t wait until it’s too late.🎟️ Get your tickets here:https://prehistoriclifepodcast.com/prehistoric-live/Whether you're a longtime dinosaur fan or just getting into prehistoric life, this is one event you won’t want to miss.👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help spread the word!#PrehistoricLive #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #Science #LiveEvent

    11 min

  3. MAR 27

    Interview with Dr. Holger Petermann | Discovering Dinosaurs & Life After the Asteroid

    In this episode, we sit down with Holger Petermann, a paleontologist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, to talk about his research on dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems, and the mass extinction that reshaped life on Earth.Dr. Petermann has been involved in groundbreaking research on fossils from the Denver Basin, including studies of reptiles, crocodilians, and ecosystems surrounding the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—the asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs. His work also helped analyze a remarkable discovery: a ~67.5-million-year-old dinosaur fossil discovered hundreds of feet beneath Denver during a geothermal drilling project, one of the most unusual dinosaur finds ever recorded.In this interview we discuss:🦖 What it’s like to work as a professional paleontologist🌍 Fossils that reveal how ecosystems changed after the dinosaur extinction🦎 Research on ancient reptiles and vertebrates from the Denver Basin🔬 How scientists study fossils to reconstruct life millions of years agoIf you enjoy paleontology, dinosaurs, and deep-time science, this conversation is packed with insights from someone actively uncovering Earth’s prehistoric past.🔗 Learn more about Dr. Petermann’s work:• https://www.dmns.org/people/science/holger-petermann-phd/👍 Like the video if you learned something new💬 Drop a comment with your favorite Triassic animal🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with paleontology creators and scientists🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREONIf 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 #Dinosaurs #Fossils #ScienceInterview #MassExtinction

    1h 7m

  4. MAR 20

    The Five Times Life Almost Ended | Mass Extinction Cliff Notes

    Earth has experienced five major mass extinctions that dramatically reshaped life on our planet. In this Cliff Notes–style breakdown, we quickly explore the causes and impacts of each extinction event and how they changed the course of evolution.We’ll cover:• Ordovician–Silurian extinction event – A massive ice age that wiped out around 85% of marine species.• Late Devonian extinction – A prolonged crisis that devastated reef ecosystems and ocean life.• Permian–Triassic extinction event – The largest extinction in Earth’s history, sometimes called “The Great Dying,” eliminating up to 90–96% of species.• Triassic–Jurassic extinction event – A volcanic catastrophe that cleared the way for dinosaurs to dominate the planet.• Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event – The asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs (except birds).This quick guide covers what caused each extinction, what died, and how life recovered—all in a fast, easy-to-understand overview.If you enjoy paleontology, prehistoric life, and Earth history, this video gives you the essential facts behind the Big Five extinctions that shaped the world we live in today.If you love prehistoric life, deep-time ecosystems, and behind-the-scenes paleo stories, you’re going to enjoy this conversation!👍 Like the video if you learned something new💬 Drop a comment with your favorite Triassic animal🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with paleontology creators and scientists🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREONIf 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#fossilization #howfossilsform #dinosaurfossils #dinosaurmummies #permineralization #fossilreplacement #steinkernfossil #moldsandcasts #fossils #tracefossils #paleontologyexplained #howdinosaursfossilized #fossilrecord #borealopelta #dakotadinosaur #carbonizationfossils

    17 min

  5. MAR 13

    A NEW Spinosaurus Species Just Dropped — Meet Spinosaurus mirabilis (“Hell Heron”)

    Scientists have officially described a brand new species of Spinosaurus — Spinosaurus mirabilis — from the Sahara Desert in Niger. This massive predatory dinosaur lived about 95 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous and may have hunted fish in shallow rivers like a giant prehistoric heron.What makes Spinosaurus mirabilis so unique is its huge scimitar-shaped head crest, which could have been brightly colored and used for display. Fossils discovered in 2019 and 2022 revealed multiple crests and skull fragments that confirmed this was a completely new species within the famous spinosaurid family.This discovery is particularly exciting because it’s the first clear new species of Spinosaurus described in more than a century, and it may change how scientists think these dinosaurs lived and hunted. Instead of being fully aquatic predators, this species may have been a semi-aquatic wader stalking fish in inland river systems deep in the Sahara.In this video we break down the discovery, the fossils, and what Spinosaurus mirabilis tells us about the evolution of spinosaurs.📄 Original scientific paper:https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adx5486If you love prehistoric life, deep-time ecosystems, and behind-the-scenes paleo stories, you’re going to enjoy this conversation!👍 Like the video if you learned something new💬 Drop a comment with your favorite Triassic animal🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with paleontology creators and scientists🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREONIf 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#fossilization #howfossilsform #dinosaurfossils #dinosaurmummies #permineralization #fossilreplacement #steinkernfossil #moldsandcasts #fossils #tracefossils #paleontologyexplained #howdinosaursfossilized #fossilrecord #borealopelta #dakotadinosaur #carbonizationfossils

    19 min

  6. MAR 6

    From Bone to Stone: The Science of Fossilization Explained

    Most organisms that have ever lived on Earth completely disappeared. So how do fossils form at all? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the science of fossilization — from rapid burial and permineralization to chemical replacement, molds, casts, and even steinkerns. We’ll break down how minerals turn bone into stone, how trace fossils preserve behavior, and why the fossil record is incredibly incomplete. But that’s not all… We’re also exploring rare cases of dinosaur mummification — including preserved skin impressions, armor, and even evidence of coloration in specimens like Dakota and Borealopelta. In this video, you’ll learn: 🦴 The step-by-step fossilization process 🪨 The difference between permineralization and replacement 🐚 What molds, casts, and steinkerns actually are 🌿 How carbonization preserves plants and soft tissue 🦖 How dinosaur “mummies” form 🌍 Why fossilization is one of the rarest processes in nature Fossils aren’t just bones — they’re geological miracles. If you love paleontology, dinosaurs, and deep time science, you’re in the right place. Stay prehistoric. 🦖🔥 If you love prehistoric life, deep-time ecosystems, and behind-the-scenes paleo stories, you’re going to enjoy this conversation! 👍 Like the video if you learned something new 💬 Drop a comment with your favorite Triassic animal 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with paleontology creators and scientists 🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early! 🦕 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 #fossilization #howfossilsform #dinosaurfossils #dinosaurmummies #permineralization #fossilreplacement #steinkernfossil #moldsandcasts #fossils #tracefossils #paleontologyexplained #howdinosaursfossilized #fossilrecord #borealopelta #dakotadinosaur #carbonizationfossils

    21 min

  7. FEB 27

    Talking Triassic Giants & Arcosaurus with Dr Emily Keeble 🦴 | Paleontology Interview

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr Emily Keeble — a passionate paleo creator and science communicator known for her work on Late Triassic archosaurs and bringing ancient life to life on social media.We dive into:🦕 What makes Late Triassic archosaurs unique🧠 The fascinating biology and ecology of Arcosaurus📚 How we reconstruct life from deep time🎨 The role of paleo content creators in today’s science community💬 What inspires her work and her favorite prehistoric animalsFollow DeinonychusFloof:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/deinonychusfloof/If you love prehistoric life, deep-time ecosystems, and behind-the-scenes paleo stories, you’re going to enjoy this conversation!👍 Like the video if you learned something new💬 Drop a comment with your favorite Triassic animal🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with paleontology creators and scientists🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREONIf 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#PrehistoricLive2026 #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #PrehistoricLife #ScienceEvent #Paleontology #Triassic #Arcosaurus #AncientLife #Interview #ScienceCommunication #Fossils #DeinonychusFloof

    1h 34m

  8. FEB 20

    Expanding the Park: Ocean Paddock & Bug House | New Gen Survival

    In this episode of my New Gen Minecraft Survival series, we expand the park even further by building another ocean paddock and a brand new bug house 🐛🌊These builds are a huge step toward creating a fully realized world for the creatures we’ve been discovering — from massive aquatic life to the smaller (but still wild) critters.In this episode:🌊 We design and build a second ocean paddock🐞 Create a bug house to showcase smaller creatures🏗️ Expand the park and prep space for future additions⚔️ Deal with the usual survival chaos along the wayThe world is starting to come together, and the park is slowly becoming something special.👍 If you’re enjoying the series, drop a like💬 What paddock or biome should I build next?🔔 Subscribe for more New Gen survival, fantasy creatures & dinosaurs🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREONIf 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#PrehistoricLive2026 #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #PrehistoricLife #ScienceEvent

    1h 46m
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Discussions on Prehistoric Life (aka Dinosaurs)

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  • Creator
    Erik Crawford
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    336
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Erik Crawford
  • Show Website
    Prehistoric Life

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