Episode 159 - Giraffes

Giraffes are so famous and familiar to most of us that it can be easy to forget how utterly strange they are. This episode, we explore modern giraffes, their living cousins (okapis!), and their ancient relatives to understand how these monumental mammals came to be how they are. Along the way, we’ll meet a whole variety of wacky-horned fossil species, and we’ll tackle the questions of how and why the giraffe got its long neck.
In the news: dinosaur feet, marine crocs, hunted giant elephants, and bird egg evolution.
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Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:03:30
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:40:00
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:26:30
Patron question: 02:00:00
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