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Dinosaurs
Pterosaurs
Spinosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
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Sauropods
Tyrannosaurus
Stegosaurus
Jurassic Park
Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior
Mesozoic Era
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Compsognathus
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Armored Dinosaurs
Nanotyrannus
Ceratopsia
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Climate Change

Terrible Lizards is a podcast about Dinosaurs with Dr David Hone and Iszi Lawrence.

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Could a pair of Quetzalcoatlus really harass a T. rex away from a carcass? And did dinosaurs have forked tongues like snakes and Komodo dragons?

In this Dinosaur Bite, Iszi Lawrence and Dr Dave Hone tackle both questions - starting with the Prehist... more

What can dinosaur footprints tell us that bones can't?

n this episode of Terrible Lizards, Iszi Lawrence and Dr Dave Hone talk to palaeontologist Brent Breithaupt about the science of trace fossils: the footprints, trackways, nests, bite marks and ... more

How did pterosaurs actually nest? Did they build colonies like seabirds, bury their soft-shelled eggs like crocodiles and turtles, or something stranger?

In this archive extract, Iszi Lawrence and Dr Dave Hone discuss pterosaur nesting behaviour, ... more

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What happens when a palaeontologist goes back to his office and comes home with five boxes of dinosaur casts and fossils?

In this archive extract from one of our earliest live shows, we look at... more

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Recent Guests

Brent Breithaupt
Trace fossil researcher and footprint specialist
Independent researcher / track site researcher
Episode: TLS12E09 Dinosaur Tracks and photogrammetry
Kieran Satchell
Education and engagement officer at the Lyme Regis Museum
Lyme Regis Museum
Episode: S12DB13 Mary Anning, Marine Reptiles & the Jurassic Coast
Tim Haines
Creator behind Walking with Dinosaurs, now presenting Surviving Earth
Surviving Earth (Pioneer/Producer)
Episode: S12E05 Mass Extinctions, CGI & Dinosaurs
Paul Barrett
Head of Dinosaurs for the Natural History Museum in London
Natural History Museum, London
Episode: Enigmacursor: Small Dinosaurs, Big Impact
Chris Brochu
Crocodilian researcher, croc worker
University of Iowa
Episode: S12E03 Crocs
Richard Fallon
Historian focusing on paleontology and public perception
Historian, Paleontology and Public Perception
Episode: S12E02 Writing with Dinosaurs
Kimi Chapelle
Paleontologist specializing in African dinosaurs
Stony Brook University
Episode: S12E01 African Prosauropods
Mark Witton
Paleo artist and paleontologist
Episode: S11E10 Spinosaur Tales oo woo oo
Darren Naish
Paleontologist and author, known for his work on marine reptiles.
Tetrapod Zoology
Episode: TLS11E09 Ancient Sea Reptiles

Hosts

Iszi Lawrence
Co-host and host; a communicative voice guiding discussions on paleontology, public engagement, and popular science.
David Hone
Co-host and paleontology expert contributing research insights, taxonomy discussions, and scientific context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Informative and Fun

    This is a great podcast if you want to learn something about Dinos and a few other ancient creatures. Not only that, but it genuinely makes me laugh. The hosts have a great chemistry together.

    🦖🦖🦖🦖🦖

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dole Whip Chick
    Japan4 months ago
  • dinos!

    very informative and interesting, while still staying fun and light. i’m learning a lot about dinos, paleontology, and the science behind it all - perfect for adults with an interest in dinos! 🦖🦖🦖🦕🦕🦕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjsjcnsv
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Absolutely brilliant - good information, interesting insights and still had some humour, the perfect mix

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chris
    6 months ago
  • Best Birds

    Some dinos could potentially make sonic booms with their tails. The people need to know! I didn’t even like dinosaurs particularly much before, other than an “oh, cool” sort of way, but this podcast got me hooked.

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    5
    Ashmaelion
    United States6 months ago
  • 🦖 Excellence 🦖

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FeelmoreloveLiz
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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The dynamic between Iszi and Dave is a standout—informative and entertaining.
Listeners appreciate the accessible yet rigorous explanations.
The show earns praise for deep dives into papers and practical museum/field insights.

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TLS12E09 Dinosaur Tracks and photogrammetry
Q: Can you describe what a lek is and how it relates to dinosaur traces?
A lek is a display area where males perform and display for mates, and in dinosaur traces these patterns may be reflected as scrape marks and clustered footprints forming a space that resembles a lek, helping researchers infer social and mating behaviors.
S12DB19 Where Did Pterosaurs Lay Their Eggs?
Q: Do we know what the main predators were of pterosaurs?
The main predators are poorly known due to the fragility of pterosaur bones, but bite marks, carnivorous scavenging, and occasional predator encounters are hinted at in various specimens, suggesting that eggs and hatchlings could have faced threats from a range of carnivores, though the exact predators remain uncertain.
TLS12E06 Spinosaurus, Jurassic World & Troodon
Q: What are your thoughts on the salt glands for Spinosaurus?
They discuss a recent paper showing openings through the skull similar to those in seabirds and turtles, suggesting possible salt-excretion mechanisms, and consider how this ties to Spinosaurus' habitat and marine associations.
S12DB12 What colour were triceratops horns?
Q: I would like to know what you think of the possibility of keratin sheaths covering the horns and whether they could have been colored, and if color would have been functional in display.
Dave explains that keratin-covered horn structures in ceratopsians could theoretically bear coloration for display, drawing on analogies from modern color signaling in birds and mammals. He notes bright colors are costly, so if color was present it would be in a way that balancing display advantages with metabolic cost, and that evidence for keratin coloration in ceratopsians is limited, with some fossil notes suggesting more neutral tones and some possibility of layering affecting how color would appear over time.
Enigmacursor: Small Dinosaurs, Big Impact
Q: How did you come to acquire this particularly complete specimen in London, and why is that acquisition important?
It came about almost by accident through an art dealer connected with a donor; the specimen provided a crucial comparative basis for revising Morrison small ornithopods and helped demonstrate how NHM could anchor a clearer taxonomic framework for these early dinosaurs.

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What is Terrible Lizards about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, science-forward show that blends paleontology with media, ethics, and public engagement. Across recent episodes, hosts dissect private fossil ownership, high-profile fossil auctions, and how museums, provenance, and publicity shape scientific knowledge. They also explore dinosaur behavior, nesting, coloration, and how pop culture influences public understanding, often weaving in field anecdotes and guest expertise with accessible, humorous dialogue. The format tends to mix expert explanation with thoughtful skepticism, making it appealing to listeners who want deep-dacts of science presented in an engaging way. The show stands out for linking rigorous science to real-world implications, funding, and exhibitions, while keeping the ... more

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2. Kieran Satchell
3. Tim Haines
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5. Chris Brochu
6. Richard Fallon
7. Kimi Chapelle
8. Mark Witton

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