#480 – Dave Hone: T-Rex, Dinosaurs, Extinction, Evolution, and Jurassic Park
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#480 – Dave Hone: T-Rex, Dinosaurs, Extinction, Evolution, and Jurassic Park mentions Spinosaur Tales: The Biology and Ecology of the Spinosaurus by Mark Witton with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
The book discusses the biology and ecology of Spinosaurus, co-authored by Mark Witton, who also contributed artwork for it.
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- Dave Hone is a paleontologist, expert on dinosaurs, co-host of the Terrible Lizards podcast, and author of numerous scientific papers and books on the behavior and ecolo…
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Jurassic Park 3
“Reference to the Spinosaurus depiction and comparisons with other Jurassic Park/World films; discussed as having a notable Spinosaurus model and pteranodon portrayals.”
Jurassic Park
“Mentioned repeatedly as the original film that influenced public perception, accuracy, and the Jurassic Foundation funding.”
Jurassic World
“Discussed for its inaccuracies compared with earlier films, including pteranodon and Gallimimus depictions and model changes.”
Interstellar
“Referenced as an example of scientific accuracy in film (Nolan published a paper on the black hole visualization).”
Jurassic Park Two: The Lost World
“Mentioned when comparing pteranodon portrayals across the franchise; described as having brief, acceptable pteranodon shots.”
James Bond
“Used as an example of not being documentary-accurate, citing gadgets and fictional espionage rather than realism.”
Chernobyl
“Cited as a show admired for its attention to detail and accuracy in recreating small period details.”