Giant Fishing Dinosaurs - Uncovering Spinosaurus and Baryonyx – With David Hone

Explore the fascinating world of giant fishing dinosaurs in this 45-minute lecture by palaeontologist David Hone. Delve into the latest discoveries about Spinosaurus and Baryonyx, examining their unique anatomical features, ecological roles, and potential fishing behaviors. Learn about their distribution, teeth structure, and comparisons to modern animals. Analyze scientific evidence, including isotope studies and buoyancy calculations, to understand these dinosaurs' adaptations for aquatic environments. Investigate competing interpretations of Spinosaurus' lifestyle and discuss the challenges of reconstructing prehistoric animals from fragmented fossils. Gain insights into the relationships between different spinosaurid species and their coexistence in ancient ecosystems.

Introduction
Spinosaurus
Baryonyx
Spinosaurines
Baryonyx comparison
Distribution
Anatomy
Teeth
Fish
pterosaurs
New Spinosaurus
Isotopes
Spinosaurus buoyancy
Spinosaurus vs Baryonyx
What is an arrow
Scientific analysis
Heron skull
Spinosaurus nostril
Spinosaurus swimming
Spinosaurus adaptations
Drag
Tail fin
Mosaur
Alternate interpretation
Spinosaurus reconstruction
What did Spinosaurus do
Fragmented fossils
Spinosaurus and Baryonyx
Are they all the same
Living together
Summary
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