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Paleontology
Dinosaurs
Spinosaurus
Pterosaurs
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Natural History Museum
Sauropods
Tyrannosaurus
Stegosaurus
Jurassic Park
Mesozoic Era
Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior
T. Rex
Compsognathus
Coelophysis
Armored Dinosaurs
Nanotyrannus
Dinosaur Coloration
Climate Change
University Of Bristol

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

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Were dinosaur horns brightly coloured? And is there really such a thing as a "top predator"? In this extract of a Terrible Lizards bonus we recorded last year, we tackle two surprisingly big dinosaur questions from our listeners. First: what colour w... more

Can you make a prehistoric documentary without relying on T. rex? We chat to Tim Haines, the man behind Walking with Dinosaurs and the new series Surviving Earth about mammal-like reptiles, giant extinctions, documentary trickery, CGI dinosaurs, weir... more

In this short discussion, palaeontologist Dave Hone and Iszi Lawrence chat with podcaster Suzy Buttress about the strangeness of bird eyes... from iris colour and pupil shape, to owls, crocodiles and the frustrating problem of soft tissue in fossils.... more

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Could a dinosaur hear you whistle? Did giant dinosaurs have gigantic feathers? And would a head-butting dinosaur really scrape the ground like a bull before charging?

In this Dinosaur Bite episode, palaeontologist Dr Dave Hone and Iszi Lawrence tac... more

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Recent Guests

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
Matt Wedel
Paleontologist and expert on sauropods
Episode: TLS11E08 Sauropodcast Spectacular!
Dr. Jordan Mallon
Curator at the Canadian Museum of Nature and paleontologist.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Episode: TLS11E05 Curating Dinosaurs II Curate Harder

Hosts

Iszi Lawrence
Host of Terrible Lizards; works on paleontology topics with a focus on engaging science communication.
David Hone
Co-host, paleontologist; provides expert commentary on dinosaur biology, behavior, and paleontological method.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Absolutely brilliant - good information, interesting insights and still had some humour, the perfect mix

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chris
    2 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 β€œoh, cool” sort of way, but this podcast got me hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashmaelion
    United States2 months ago
  • πŸ¦– Excellence πŸ¦–

    Top dino zing πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦•πŸ¦–yes, more please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FeelmoreloveLiz
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • My favourite podcast!

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a couple of months and it has quickly turned into my favourite

    It’s very informative and captivating and it has taught me so much about dinosaurs, Izzy and Dave have an amazing dynamic that really makes the show that much better,

    I’d definitely this podcast to any dinosaur lover

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goneboggin
    Canada5 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast, very informative πŸ¦–πŸ¦•

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    music_loverlover
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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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.
Enigmacursor: Small Dinosaurs, Big Impact
Q: So please explain what ornithopods are, and what do you mean by small ornithopods?
Ornithopods are a group of herbivorous or omnivorous dinosaurs, with hadrosaurs and iguanodonts being the more famous large members, while the small ornithopods are early-branching, often bipedal and fragmentary; they are the lineages that sit at the base of Ornithischian evolution, and studying them helps us understand the early diversification of this major dinosaur clade.
S12DB03 Where are the Australian Dinosaurs?
Q: Was it likely that smaller dinosaurs had more feathers?
Yes, smaller dinosaurs were more likely to have feathers, whereas larger ones did not primarily preserve in the environments that did preserve feathers.
S12DB03 Where are the Australian Dinosaurs?
Q: How come there are not many dinosaur fossils in New Zealand?
New Zealand's geological makeup, primarily volcanic rock, is not conducive to preserving dinosaur fossils, which makes it unlikely to find many.

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This show blends accessible paleontology with lively, humor-tinged conversation, built around in-depth dives into dinosaur biology, behavior, and the science behind the headlines. Episodes span topics from eye and hearing adaptations in dinosaurs to nesting, brood parasitism, and the ecology of iconic species, often pairing rigorous analysis with cultural touchpoints like film trivia and museum discoveries. A hallmark is the strong two-person dynamic, balancing expert explanation with curious questioning, plus occasional guests and bonus Patreon content that expands on the science. The format and breadth make it a solid fit for audiences who enjoy learning through entertaining, well-referenced science storytelling and practical paper-readin... more

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