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How Dinosaurs Coupled Up

20218 minGdoc-short

Dinosaur mating behavior is examined through fossil evidence and artistic reconstructions by paleontologists including Xing Lida and Sydney Mohr.

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Channel: PBS Eons

How Dinosaurs Coupled Up

2021• 8 minG

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Dinosaur mating behavior is examined through fossil evidence and artistic reconstructions by paleontologists including Xing Lida and Sydney Mohr.

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Dinosaur mating behavior, often shrouded in speculation, is examined through the lens of fossil evidence in "How Dinosaurs Coupled Up." Featuring reconstructions by paleontologists Xing Lida, Sydney Mohr, Nathan E. Rogers, Franz Anthony, Steveoc 86, and Emily Willoughby, the video explores the reproductive strategies of these ancient creatures. Produced by Complexly for PBS Digital Studios, the documentary highlights the scientific efforts to understand the mating rituals of dinosaurs based on available paleontological data.

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