Prehistoric Life

Erik Crawford

Discussions on Prehistoric Life (aka Dinosaurs)

  1. 3D AGO

    The Dinosaur Tracks That Shouldn’t Exist…

    What if dinosaurs never actually disappeared from a region… we just never found the evidence? In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking paleontology discovery: 132 million-year-old dinosaur footprints found along the coast of South Africa—tracks that are rewriting what scientists thought they knew about dinosaur survival and ecosystems. For decades, the fossil record in southern Africa went silent after massive volcanic eruptions around 182 million years ago. Many believed dinosaurs vanished from the region… Until now. These newly discovered trackways reveal that dinosaurs were still present—and possibly thriving—millions of years later. But this discovery isn’t just about footprints… It’s about how paleontology itself is changing. Instead of just studying bones, scientists are now uncovering behavior, movement, and entire ecosystems from trace fossils like these. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why this discovery shocked scientists What kinds of dinosaurs made these tracks How footprints can reveal behavior And why this changes the timeline of prehistoric life This is the story of a discovery that shouldn’t exist… but does. 🔗 Sources & further reading: ScienceDaily article on the discovery 👍 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 #Dinosaurs #Fossils #ScienceInterview #MassExtinction

    13 min

  2. MAY 8

    Building My Dream Dinosaur Museum (Floor Plan #2)

    🦖 I’m back with another dinosaur museum design — and this one takes things even further. In this video, I walk through my second museum floor plan layout, building on the ideas from the first design while improving flow, exhibit placement, and the overall visitor experience. From massive centerpiece dinosaurs to more detailed exhibit sections, I break down how I approached this version and what I changed to make it better. 🎥 In this video: • Full walkthrough of my second museum layout • New ideas for showcasing prehistoric life If you’re into dinosaurs, museums, or creative design, this is a fun look at how a prehistoric experience can be built from the ground up. 💬 Let me know what you’d add or change in this version! 👍 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 #Dinosaurs #Fossils #ScienceInterview #MassExtinction #Dinosaurs #Museum #Paleontology #Fossils #DinosaurMuseum #Creative #Design

    14 min

  3. APR 24

    Scientists Discovered a Baby Dinosaur… Without Opening the Fossil

    What if a brand-new dinosaur species was hiding inside a rock… and scientists didn’t even need to open it to find it? In this episode, we explore the discovery of Doolysaurus huhmini, a small plant-eating dinosaur from South Korea that was revealed using advanced CT and X-ray scanning technology. What started as a few visible bones turned into a complete scientific breakthrough when researchers uncovered an entire juvenile dinosaur skeleton hidden inside the fossil. This turkey-sized ornithopod lived during the Cretaceous Period and may have even had fuzzy, feather-like filaments. Even more incredible, this fossil includes rare skull material—making it one of the most important dinosaur discoveries from Korea in years. We’ll break down: How scientists discovered a new species without breaking the fossil What Doolysaurus huhmini looked like and how it lived Why this discovery is so important for dinosaur evolution How new technology is changing paleontology forever This find proves that some of the biggest discoveries in paleontology might already be sitting in rocks—or museum collections—waiting to be revealed. 🔬 Source: University of Texas at Austinhttps://news.utexas.edu/2026/03/19/fossil-x-ray-reveals-new-species-of-baby-dino-named-for-iconic-korean-cartoon/ 👍 Like, subscribe, and stick around for more dinosaur projects, fossil science, and prehistoric storytelling! 🎟️ 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

    19 min

  4. APR 17

    My Dinosaur Museum Design Explained (Full Floor Plan Tour)

    🦖 Ever wondered what the ultimate dinosaur museum would look like? In this video, I reveal a custom museum floor plan I designed from scratch — laying out how I’d build a fully immersive prehistoric museum experience. From massive dinosaur exhibits to smaller prehistoric displays, I walk through the entire layout and explain the reasoning behind each section, including how I think about visitor flow, storytelling, and exhibit design. But I also want to see YOUR ideas 👇 🎨 Design your own dinosaur museum floor plan and send it to me! I’ll be looking at submissions and may feature some of the best designs in a future video. 📩 How to submit: • Create your museum floor plan (digital or hand-drawn) • Send it via DM (details on channel/about page) Let’s see who can build the most creative prehistoric museum 🦕 👍 Like, subscribe, and stick around for more dinosaur projects, fossil science, and prehistoric storytelling! 🎟️ 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 #Dinosaurs #Museum #Paleontology #Fossils #DinosaurMuseum #Science #CreativeDesign

    21 min

  5. APR 10

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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Discussions on Prehistoric Life (aka Dinosaurs)

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  • Creator
    Erik Crawford
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    340
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Erik Crawford
  • Show Website
    Prehistoric Life

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