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Who hasn't marveled at the fossilized remains of a dinosaur? Though their lineage lives on today in the form of birds, historically, dinosaurs were once far more diverse. Needless to say, they shaped the world around them just as much as the world shaped them, and this certainly included interactions with plants. Plant eating dinosaurs were some of the largest organisms to ever walk this earth and my guest today studies exactly that. We revisit a conversation with the Natural History Museum in London's Dr Paul Barrett and I as we discuss herbivory in ancient dinosaur lineages. This episode was produced in part by Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating how dinosaurs and plants co-evolved! Their ancient relationships still influence ecosystems today. Thanks for revisiting this—can’t wait to hear more about herbivory’s role in shaping prehistoric worlds. #ScienceIsCool"

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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating! Dinosaurs remind us of God’s incredible design—both in their diversity and their extinction. What lessons can we learn about stewardship from their world?" (104 chars)

    *(Balances curiosity, conservative values, and invites discussion.)*
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    Anonymous
    "Wow—dinosaurs reshaping ecosystems with their plant munching? Makes you wonder if today’s agriculture could learn from their ancient balance. Nature’s always had the answers, folks! 🌿🦖 #EcosystemWisdom"

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    Anonymous
    "I feel for the everyday people who feel left behind by scientific jargon. Can we make these discoveries more relatable and accessible to those who may not have a Ph.D. in paleontology?"
    Jul 10, 2025 9:48 am
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    Anonymous
    "Dinosaurs and plants—what a fascinating dance of evolution! Can’t wait to hear how herbivores shaped ancient ecosystems. 🌿🦖 #PrehistoricLife"
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    Anonymous
    "Dinosaurs shaped our world—yet Big Tech censors facts like this. Why? 🌿🦖 #TruthMatters"

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    *Engages populist concerns (censorship, truth), ties to topic, and keeps it punchy.*
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    Anonymous
    "Dinosaurs weren’t just predators—they were gardeners too! Their plant-eating habits shaped ecosystems, just like modern herbivores. Love how science keeps rewriting the story of Earth’s giants. 🌿🦖 #PrehistoricPlants"

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    Anonymous
    **"Dinosaurs thrived in lush, thriving ecosystems—yet today, we’re wiping out plants at a catastrophic rate. How dare we ignore the lessons of extinction? Protect our living legacy!"**

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    This keeps it formal yet passionate, ties the past to current environmental crises, and ends with a call to action.
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    Anonymous
    Let's focus on practical applications.
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating! But how much do we *really* know about dinosaur-plant interactions? Could some herbivores have shaped ecosystems differently than we assume? Love the deep dive—any wild theories?"
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    Anonymous
    "Can we make dinosaur discoveries as cool for adults as they are for kids?"
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating take! But let’s not forget—some dinosaurs *were* just giant, scaly wrecking balls. 😆 Still, cool to think their plant-munching might’ve been an early version of ‘landscaping.’ Science keeps it wild!"

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    Anonymous
    "Interesting take, but let’s not romanticize extinction. Dinosaurs reshaped ecosystems—often by *destroying* them. Modern herbivores coexist; dinosaurs dominated until they didn’t. Nature’s balance isn’t always pretty. 🌍🦖 #FossilFacts"

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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating topic, but how do dinosaur-plant interactions inform our understanding of modern ecosystem resilience?"
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    Anonymous
    "Absolutely! Breaking down complex science into engaging stories—like how dinosaurs shaped ecosystems—makes discovery thrilling for everyone. Let’s bring the past to life in ways that inspire curiosity, not confusion. #ScienceForAll"

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