Best Mesozoic Podcasts (2025)

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154 - The Origin of Dinosaurs (Where did they come from?) 1:03:28

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Where did dinosaurs come from? This is an interesting subject, one that Dinosaur George needed to bring in an expert, his assistant Noah. This is a great podcast filled with lots of paleo-information!!! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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153 - Lambeosaurus (Hatchet Head) 54:49

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A member of the hadrosaur family, this interesting dinosaur had a unique crest on its head. Join Dinosaur George as he explains the feature of this herbivore. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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152 - Torvosaurus & November Birthday Shoutouts 54:55

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Torvosaurus was a large theropod that roamed much of North America and Europe. Could this dinosaur have been larger than Tyrannosaurus rex? Listen to the podcast and find out. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Episode 45: Heinrich's Fauna and Zelda's Flora (Featuring Julianne Kiely) 1:14:07

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Gemma, Natee, and Marc are back for another attempt at entertaining prehistorically inclined people with carefully edited commentary and interviews with people who actually know what they're talking about. In this episode, David Armsby's back and better than ever, Darren Naish's hair is slicker than ever, and Gemma interviews palaeobotanist and art…

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151 - Megistotherium (The Nightmare Dog) 1:00:18

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It was the largest known predatory mammal, capable of eating elephants. Join DG and learn more about the Greatest Beast! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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150 - Dinosaur Extinction Explained 1:01:57

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We've all heard about the extinction of the dinosaurs, but has anyone really explained how we scientists think it happened? Dinosaur George will try to explain what extinction is, how it occurs, and what may have occurred when the asteroid struck the earth. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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149 - Nanotyrannus (The Small Tyrant) 1:03:02

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Nanotyrannus has been the subject of debate for over a decade. Some paleontologists thought it was a juvenile Tyrannosaurus while others, like Dinosaur George, said it was its own species. A new discovery has answered the questions and you'll hear details in this podcast. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Episode 44: The Life of Brian and More Mesozoic Art (Featuring Steve White and Darren Naish) 1:17:11

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Your Charmosaurs crew is here again with a cool new episode. This month, we're discussing the works of the late, great Brian Franczak as it appears in The National Audubon Pocket Guide: Dinosaurs. Rolls off the tongue, doesn't it? Mark, Natee and Gemma discuss the merits of an unfairly forgotten palaeo master of the ninetes. Then, old familiar voic…

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148 - Are Birds Dinosaurs? 1:00:13

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Where did birds come from? Are they actual dinosaurs? Travel back with us as Dinosaur George and his assistant Noah discuss the origins of birds and how they are related to dinosaurs. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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147 - Patagotitan - (The Giant) 1:01:38

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Episode 43: Long Live DinoCon! 1:22:15

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It's that time of year again, even though it's at a different time each year. Natee, Gemma and Marc attended the very first iteration of DinoCon, the spiritual successor to TetZooCon, but more bigger, more dinosaurier and more in Exeter! Join our crew as they reminisce about their adventures and misadventures, the perilous journey to Devon, the inf…

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146 - Spicomellus - The Porcupine Dinosaur 1:01:39

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Meet Spicomellus, the spiky-skinned ankylosaur often called the Porcupine Dinosaur! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur expert and paleontology educator Dinosaur George introduces kids to one of the most bizarre and amazing armored dinosaurs ever discovered. Spicomellus is believed to be the earliest known ankylosaur — and…

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145 - Kaprosuchus – The Boar-Crocodile of the Cretaceous 56:33

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Meet the Kaprosuchus, also known as the “Boar Crocodile”! This amazing crocodile-like creature lived during the Late Cretaceous and had giant tusk-like teeth that made it one of the most unusual reptiles of its time. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made Kaprosuchus so fierce…

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144 - Anzu – The Heavenly Eagle Dinosaur of North America 1:02:59

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Meet Anzu, also called the “Heavenly Eagle” dinosaur! This fascinating oviraptorid is one of the most complete examples ever found in North America. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made Anzu unique and why its discovery excited scientists around the world. You’ll discover: W…

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143 - Diabloceratops - The Little Devil Dinosaur 1:06:07

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Don’t let the name fool you — Diabloceratops wasn’t naughty, it was a fascinating horned dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, educator Dinosaur George explains what made this ceratopsian unique and why its discovery is so important to understanding the family of horned dinosaurs. You’ll discover: W…

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142 - Ceratosaurus - The Blade Nosed Predator 58:26

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Meet the Ceratosaurus, a blade-nosed predator from the Late Jurassic! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made this carnivore so unusual — from its horned skull and four-fingered hands to its long, flexible tail. You’ll discover: How Ceratosaurus hunted and defended itself Where…

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141 - Digging Fossils with Dinosaur George 53:07

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In this fun and educational episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George teaches kids all about fossil hunting and what it takes to become a real fossil collector. From where to dig for fossils to the tools you’ll need, this episode is packed with science fun for young dinosaur lovers and future paleontologists…

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Episode 42: Talking Walking With Dinosaurs 2025 (Featuring Andrew Stück) 1:12:29

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Episode 42 (insert Hitchhiker's Guide reference here) sees Marc, Natee and Gemma team up with Andrew Stück, the one and only Dino Dad, as we tackle surely one of the most divisive topics we have ever discussed on this show: the 2025 revival of Walking With Dinosaurs. Will it be a beloved classic like the original 1999 series, an embarassing turkey …

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140 - Nigersaurus - A plant-eating Sauropod 1:08:10

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Say hello to Nigersaurus, a one-of-a-kind sauropod dinosaur with a face like a vacuum and a mouth like a lawnmower! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur educator Dinosaur George shares fun science facts about this unusual long-necked dinosaur from the Sahara Desert. With more than 500 tiny teeth and a jaw wider than its sku…

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139 - Daeodon - The Terminator Pig 1:05:06

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They call it the Terminator Pig, but was Daeodon really a pig? In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George introduces kids to this strange and powerful prehistoric mammal predator that ruled North America millions of years ago. With its giant skull, long legs, and razor-sharp teeth, Daeodon was a top p…

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138 - Inostrancevia - The Medusa Monster 57:22

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Before the dinosaurs ruled the Earth, terrifying reptiles stalked the planet — and Inostrancevia was one of the scariest! Known as the Medusa Monster, this prehistoric predator lived during the Permian Period, long before T. rex ever appeared. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur educator Dinosaur George explores one of the…

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137 - Diplocaulus - Boomerang Head 1:02:31

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With a head shaped like a boomerang, this strange amphibian from the Permian Period has puzzled paleontologists for years! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur educator Dinosaur George introduces young listeners to Diplocaulus — one of the weirdest prehistoric creatures to ever swim in ancient waters. Its flat, crescent-sha…

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136 - What is a Dinosaur? 1:04:50

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What exactly makes a dinosaur… a dinosaur? In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George and his assistant Noah explain the basics of dinosaur science in a way that’s easy for kids to understand. From how dinosaurs are different from other reptiles to where they came from and how scientists group them in…

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135 - Dunkleosteus - Snapper Jaws 55:49

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Meet Dunkleosteus, the armored fish with jaws so strong it could snap through anything in its path! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George dives deep into the world of this prehistoric ocean predator that ruled the seas long before the dinosaurs. Known as the “King of the Ocean,” Dunkleosteus was …

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134 - Minmi (And May Birthday Shoutouts) 59:01

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Mimni was an amazing little armored dinosaur. It was one of the earliest members of the Ankylosaurus family of herbivores. Join Dinosaur George as he describes this cool little dino! And T-rex members of our patreon club who had a birthday in May get their shoutouts! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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133 - Arctotherium (The Giant Bear) 56:17

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It was the worlds largest bear and the subject of this podcast. Join Dinosaur George as he teaches you about this impressive bully! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Episode 41: A Salute to Sovák 1:06:00

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Episode 41 of the famous Chasmosaurs Podcast is here, and it's a bittersweet one. Today's episode is a tribute to the recently departed Czech palaeoartist Jan Sovák (1953 - 2025) and his frankly ginormous body of work. So ginormous in fact, that we just had to dedicate an entire episode to him. But there's more to talk about. For one thing, there's…

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132 - Who Would Win! 1:38:28

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This podcast is a recording of our T-rex and Raptor patreon club members asking Dinosaur George, and his assistant Noah, to pick a winner of their Who Would Win battles. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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131 - Ilokelesia - April B-Day Shout Outs 52:49

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T-rex members get their birthday shoutouts for April, and we learn about a rare theropod, related to Carnotaurus. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Episode 40: Danish Delights and Terrible Tyrants (Featuring Mark Witton) 1:11:37

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Spring has sprung and episode 40 of the LITC podcast arrives! Today, famous palaeontologist, artist and all-around international fabulous guy Mark Witton returns to the show as he geeks out with our own Marc Vincent about Tyrannosaurus rex! Mark's upcoming new book, King Tyrant, is all about the toothy star from Hell Creek. For Vintage Dinosaur Art…

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130 - Dinosaur Eggs and Feb Birthday Shoutouts 56:06

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Jojn Dinosaur George is wishing the Trex members of our Patreon club and Happy Birthday. Dinosaurs laid eggs. Although fossilized eggs are rare, we can learn a lot from the few we have. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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129 - Liopleurodon (King of the Sea?) 58:33

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If T-rex was King of the Dinosaurs, then who was the "King" of the sea? My vote goes for today's podcast Feature Creature, Liopleurodon. Join Dinosaur George on an undersea adventure to learn about this mighty swimming reptile!!! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Episode 39: WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH!!! (Featuring T. K. Sivgin) 1:10:06

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Just in time to make sure it's not an April Fools joke comes episode 39 of the world-famous Chasmosaurs podcast! It's time once again to talk about that Grand Signeur of palaeoart, his Lordship John Sibbick, King of the Isle of Wight (maybe). This time, we're looking at the lesser-known followup to the classic Normanpedia, the grandly-titled WHEN D…

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128 - Thylocephale (March Birthdays) 1:00:55

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Join Dinosaur George as he talks about a very interesting "dome-headed" dinosaur! He answers questions and also gives birthday shout-outs to Tyrannosaurus patreon club members for Feb. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Episode 38 - Thomas' Terrible Hand and the Triceratops Herd (Featuring Yasmin Grooters) 1:15:09

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After months of technical mishaps, we finally managed to get the podcast back up and running! Marc, Gemma and Natee start off by having a little moan about terrible dinosaur movies before moving into a fun German book Gemma found at a school! We got some typical late 80s fare, with some very unusual depictions of dinosaurs... Then, Gemma and Marc i…

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127- Herbivore Dinosaur Defense 1:14:58

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In this episode Dinosaur George brings in his two assistants, Noah and Owen, to help answer the question, "How did herbivore dinosaurs defend themselves?" Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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126 - Melanorosaurus (Basal Sauropodomorph) 1:03:39

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One of the earliest members of the Sauropod family, this dinosaur was among the largest of the Triassic Period! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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125 - Sauropelta (And Dec. B-Day Shoutouts) 1:00:40

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Sauropelta was an armored dinosaur that relied on body armor and neck spikes for defense. But it also had a secrete weapon waiting for any unsuspecting predator who walked up behind it! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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124 - Irritator (This makes me so mad!) 1:03:43

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Why would a fish-eating dinosaur cause so much grief and aggravation? Join Dinosaur George in this podcast where he'll explain it all! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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123 - How Tyrannosaurus rex Hunted 1:03:41

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Tyrannosaurus rex was the ultimate predatory dinosaurs. But how did this massive carnivore get its food? In this podcast Dinosaur George will cover the multiple ways the "King of the Dinosaurs" could catch its food. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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122 - Lokiceratops (November Birthday Shout Outs) 1:03:46

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Loki, the God of trickery, has a dinosaur named after it. This unusual ceratopsian is the focus of this podcast! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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121 - Diplodocus (4 yr Anniversary Show) 1:13:41

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Our podcast started 4 years ago! It's hard to believe how quickly time went by. In this episode we'll learn about the amazing sauropod, Diplodocus. And as an added bonus, Dinosaur George's assistant Noah stopped by the studio for an interview. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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120 - Caelestiventus (The Desert Pterosaur) 1:04:48

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When we think of Pterosaurs, our minds often paint a picture of them gliding over an ocean. But what if some lived in the desert, or forest, or hundreds of other environments? Join us for this episode where Dinosaur George will tell you all about one that lived in the desert. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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119 - Deinotherium (The Backwards Elephant) 57:21

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When we think of prehistoric elephants, mammoths are usually the first that comes to mind. But our past is filled with various species of elephants, and Deinotherium was one of the strangest. Join Dinosaur George as he explains just how odd this elephant was! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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118 - Camarasaurus (Mid-Sized Sauropod) 1:22:04

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The most common dinosaurs of North America during the late Jurassic Period was Camarsaurus. This medium-sized sauropod may have been strong enough to push over tree to reach the leaves! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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Episode 37: Farewell TetZooCon 1:36:24

1y ago1:36:24

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As every year, Marc, Natee and Gemma visited TetZooCon, Darren Naish’ big annual London event about animals, palaeontology, palaeoart and all things tetrapod. And this was a special edition indeed. Not only has this been the last ever edition of the Tetrapod Zoology Conference in its current form (more on which on the show) but we actually gave a t…

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117 - Who Would Win Extravaganza! 1:11:23

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It's a Who Would Win Extravaganza! This podcast is 100% WWW, presented by the T-rex members of the Dinosaur George Kids Patreon Club! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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116 - Styracosaurus (The Spiked Lizard) 1:01:00

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It is one of the most iconic members of the ceratopsian family. The long nose horn and frill spikes makes this dinosaur a remarkable species. Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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115 - Saltasaurus (The Hippo Sauropod?) 1:15:32

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Not all sauropods were huge. One of the smaller ones had a special defense. Join Dinosaur George for this amazing lesson on Saltasaurus! Support the showBy Dinosaur George

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114 - Dakotaraptor (A Mystery Raptor?) 1:02:50

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Like its smaller cousin, Deinonychus, this large raptor was a swift and active hunter. But could there be something we got wrong when it came to this carnivore? Support the showBy Dinosaur George