Meet Spicomellus, the spiky-skinned ankylosaur often called the Porcupine Dinosaur! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur expert and paleontology educator Dinosaur George introduces kids to one of the most bizarre and amazing armored dinosaurs ever discovered.

Spicomellus is believed to be the earliest known ankylosaur — and it’s unlike anything scientists expected! With spikes growing directly from its bones, this prehistoric plant-eater looked like a walking fortress.

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You’ll discover:

• What made Spicomellus different from other armored dinosaurs like Ankylosaurus
• How this dinosaur used its spikes for defense
• Why its fossil shocked paleontologists around the world
• Dinosaur George’s personal connection to this prehistoric discovery

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Meet the Kaprosuchus, also known as the “Boar Crocodile”! This amazing crocodile-like creature lived during the Late Cretaceous and had giant tusk-like teeth that made it one of the most unusual reptiles of its time. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made Kaprosuchus so fierce and fascinating.

You’ll discover:

• How Kaprosuchus used its long teeth to hunt prey
• Where paleontologists have found its fossils
• Why it was nicknamed the “Boar Crocodile”

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Meet Anzu, also called the “Heavenly Eagle” dinosaur! This fascinating oviraptorid is one of the most complete examples ever found in North America. In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made Anzu unique and why its discovery excited scientists around the world.

You’ll discover:

• What Anzu looked like and how it got its nickname
• Where its fossils were discovered
• How it fits into the family of oviraptorid dinosaurs

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