We’re back for Episode 2!
This episode we’re talking about Will’s favorite group of animals: crocodilians, their fascinating modern diversity, and their even more astonishing fossil history.
In the news: our bag-like ancestors, dinosaur proteins, giant otters, and Australian extinctions!
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Intro & Announcements: 
News: 
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We’re back for Episode 2!
This episode we’re talking about Will’s favorite group of animals: crocodilians, their fascinating modern diversity, and their even more astonishing fossil history.
In the news: our bag-like ancestors, dinosaur proteins, giant otters, and Australian extinctions!
Time markers: 
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 
News: 00:02:30 
Main discussion: 00:27:00
Check out our blog for bonus info and pictures: <a href='https://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/'>https://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/</a> 
Follow and Support us on: 
Patreon: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast'>https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast</a> 
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The Podcast music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. 
More music like this at <a href='http://ocremix.org'>http://ocremix.org</a>.

Episode 3 - Snakes

Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists’ perspective on various topics in life and earth history.

Each episode features a main discussion on a topic requested by the listeners, presented as a lighthearted and educational conversation about fossils, evolution, deep time, and more.

Before the main discussion, each episode also includes a news segment, covering recent research related to paleontology and evolution.

Each episode ends with the answer to a question submitted by subscribers on Patreon.

New episodes with new topics every fortnight!