Prehistoric Life

The Suchomimus Taxonomy Scandal + Mind-Blowing New Spinosaur CT Scans!Is one of the world's most famous spinosaurs actually a lie?

Stop 1 of our amazing western road trip.

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.

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 fossilWhat Doolysaurus huhmini looked like and how it livedWhy this discovery is so important for dinosaur evolutionHow new technology is changing paleontology foreverThis find proves that some of the biggest discoveries in paleontology might already be sitting in rocks—or museum collections—waiting to be revealed.

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:

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!

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.

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:

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:

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

In this episode, I'm joined by Noel Ouellette — an avocational paleontologist, paleoartist, and science communicator from New Hampshire, USA — for a wide-ranging conversation about ancient life and how we share science with the public

Netflix series The Dinosaurs official trailer

In this episode, I break down the fascinating hypothesis from Dr. Brian Curtice and Taylor Oswald suggesting that Ceratosaurus — a key theropod from the Morrison Formation — may have had sabre-like teeth similar to saber-toothed predators.

I'm so excited to officially reveal Prehistoric Live 2026 — a two-day paleontology event happening May 1st & 2nd full of fascinating talks, discoveries, and deep dives into the prehistoric world!

This is a call to action to all my creative fans, Feel free to add to the cannonToday I'm officially revealing my new book series, Genesis Reserves

After exploring the savanna and discovering Morrison Formation dinosaurs, it's finally time to start creating a dedicated paddock to safely house these Jurassic giants.In this episode, I:Design and build a Morrison Formation dinosaur paddockChoose the perfect savanna locationPlan space for multiple Jurassic speciesDefend the build from dangerous creaturesSet the foundation for a future dinosaur parkThis is the first step toward turning this dangerous world into something controlled… and legendary.

The exploration continues in Episode 4 as I push deeper into the savanna — and uncover multiple new biomes right next to each other

In Episode 3, I finally discover a savanna biome hiding some of the most iconic dinosaurs from the Morrison Formation

Episode 2 of the New Gen Minecraft Survival series!Today's adventure takes us far from our starter base as we discover a massive savanna biome, meet new creatures, and start building our first animal habitats.In this episode:✔ Exploring the savanna✔ Building a custom bird cage/aviary✔ Creating a Liopleurodon water enclosure (yes… they're HUGE)✔ More dinosaurs & fantasy creature encounters✔ Expanding our survival worldIf you're enjoying the series so far, make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more prehistoric-fantasy chaos!

Day 1 in a world unlike anything I've played before.The new Minecraft update has opened the door to mystical creatures, strange new animals, and ancient dinosaurs returning to life. In this first episode, we explore the unknown, survive our first encounters, and begin unraveling the mystery of this wild new land.✨ New update discoveries

Join me as I explore Fernbank Museum of Natural History—one of the Southeast's most iconic science and dinosaur destinations!

Hey everyone! I've got a ton of exciting updates to share about what's happening on the channel and beyond!