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.