Can we find physical evidence of the last day of the dinosaurs? The fossilized fish in a rock formation in South Dakota may chronicle the dramatic events that took place when, 66 million years ago, a large asteroid slammed into the Gulf of Mexico and caused three-quarters of all species to disappear.
Also, what new discoveries have paleontologists made about these charismatic animals, and why do dinosaurs continue to fascinate us. And a movie director talks about how he tried to hew to the latest science as he made the film “Jurassic World: Dominion.”
It’s deep history, as we look at what happened as terrestrial life experienced its worst day ever.
Guests:
- Colin Trevorrow – Director of Jurassic World: Dominion
- Riley Black – Science writer and author of “The Last Days of the Dinosaurs”
- Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan – Paleontologist at the University of Cape Town, South Africa
Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake
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