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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Don’t let the name fool you — Diabloceratops wasn’t naughty, it was a fascinating horned dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, educator Dinosaur George explains what made this ceratopsian unique and why its discovery is so important to understanding the family of horned dinosaurs.

You’ll discover:

• What Diabloceratops looked like and how it got its name
• How it compares to other horned dinosaurs like Triceratops
• Why this discovery helps fill in missing details about ceratopsian evolution

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Meet the Ceratosaurus, a blade-nosed predator from the Late Jurassic! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontologist educator Dinosaur George explains what made this carnivore so unusual — from its horned skull and four-fingered hands to its long, flexible tail.

You’ll discover:

• How Ceratosaurus hunted and defended itself
• Where its fossils have been found
• What made it different from other Jurassic predators like Allosaurus

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In this fun and educational episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George teaches kids all about fossil hunting and what it takes to become a real fossil collector.

From where to dig for fossils to the tools you’ll need, this episode is packed with science fun for young dinosaur lovers and future paleontologists!

🦖 A perfect episode for kids who love dinosaurs, science, and natural history adventures!

You’ll discover:

• How real paleontologists find and excavate dinosaur fossils
• What tools you need to start your own fossil collection
• How to clean, prepare, and display fossils at home

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Say hello to Nigersaurus, a one-of-a-kind sauropod dinosaur with a face like a vacuum and a mouth like a lawnmower! In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, dinosaur educator Dinosaur George shares fun science facts about this unusual long-necked dinosaur from the Sahara Desert.

With more than 500 tiny teeth and a jaw wider than its skull, Nigersaurus was built for munching plants all day long. It’s one of the weirdest plant-eating dinosaurs ever discovered!

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You’ll discover:

• What made Nigersaurus one of the strangest sauropods ever found
• How its jaw and teeth worked like a prehistoric lawnmower
• What scientists have learned from its fossils in Africa

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They call it the Terminator Pig, but was Daeodon really a pig? In this episode of the Dinosaur George Kids Podcast, paleontology educator Dinosaur George introduces kids to this strange and powerful prehistoric mammal predator that ruled North America millions of years ago.

With its giant skull, long legs, and razor-sharp teeth, Daeodon was a top predator that looked part pig, part nightmare — and it wasn’t even a dinosaur! This episode is perfect for curious kids who love prehistoric creatures beyond just dinosaurs.

🦖 A thrilling mix of science, natural history, and fun for young dino fans and future paleontologists!

You’ll discover:

• What Daeodon really was (hint: not a pig or a dinosaur!)
• How this fierce carnivore hunted and survived in prehistoric ecosystems
• What makes Daeodon one of the most terrifying prehistoric mammals ever
• An exclusive interview with T-Rex Club member K-Raptor!

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