About this episode

Ray and Dave discuss the origins of reptiles and dinosaurs with Smithsonian paleontologist Hans-Dieter Sues.

Ray and Dave talk with Smithsonian paleontologist Hans-Dieter Sues about the origins of reptiles, the rise of dinosaurs, and a lifetime unearthing Triassic treasures from around the world.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ray, Dave

Guest: Hans-Dieter Sues

Topics covered

• paleontology
• dinosaurs
• reptile origins
• Triassic period
• Smithsonian

Keywords

• paleontology
• dinosaurs
• reptiles
• Triassic
• Smithsonian
• Hans-Dieter Sues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smithsonian

Places: Triassic

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