Rediscovering the Age of Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs fascinate people of all ages and are icons of our natural history. In this course, you’ll learn about the diversity of dinosaur species; the fossils that reveal the dinosaurs’ world; dinosaurs’ remarkable lifestyles; cutting-edge methods in paleontology; and the other amazing animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs. These lectures offer you a breathtaking view of the panorama of life on our planet.

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Platform: Great Courses
Categories: Biology Science

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