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The Hunt For Big Cats And Dinosaurs In America
19:12 - 27:40 (08:27)
In this episode, the hosts discuss the existence of big cats and dinosaurs in America and the various efforts to track them down, from reported sightings to efforts to bring back dinosaurs through cloning preserved DNA.
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Despite being declared extinct decades ago, the Thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, continues to be the focus of research and investigations by specialized teams such as the Thylacine Research Unit.
19:12 - 23:38 (04:25)
Summary
Despite being declared extinct decades ago, the Thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, continues to be the focus of research and investigations by specialized teams such as the Thylacine Research Unit. Their efforts are aimed at determining the continued existence of this species.
ChapterThe Hunt For Big Cats And Dinosaurs In America
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
While there have been sightings and rumors of mountain lions in New Hampshire and Maine, there have been few official reports or studies on their presence in the area.
23:38 - 25:22 (01:43)
Summary
While there have been sightings and rumors of mountain lions in New Hampshire and Maine, there have been few official reports or studies on their presence in the area. In contrast, ancient rock art found in Wollemi National Park in Australia depicts the now-extinct thylacine.
ChapterThe Hunt For Big Cats And Dinosaurs In America
Episode104: Resurrection. Pleistocene Park & Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In the first Jurassic Park film, a cartoon DNA helix explains the process of extracting DNA from a mosquito that had bitten a dinosaur millions of years ago, and using it to create dinosaur eggs.
25:22 - 27:40 (02:18)
Summary
In the first Jurassic Park film, a cartoon DNA helix explains the process of extracting DNA from a mosquito that had bitten a dinosaur millions of years ago, and using it to create dinosaur eggs. However, the idea of finding one mosquito to create all of the different dinosaur species is a bit comical.