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Did Dinosaurs Abandon Their Young to Help Them Survive?

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In late Cretaceous Alberta, apex predators roamed free in vast numbers, so how did the prey survive? Edmontosaurus are large, herbivorous dinosaurs, and one of the most abundantly found dinosaur species in Alberta and beyond, yet the fossils of the young and the old are rarely found together. Could abandoning their young really help them survive to adulthood?

Aired: 06/14/25
Extras
Travel back in time to the dangerous journey of the Pachyrhinosaurus, where survival is at stake.
Staying close to the herd is the only chance for baby Pachyrhinosaurus to survive danger.
A fight breaks out amongst the mega herd of Pachyrhinosaurus gathering to migrate north
In an attempt to initiate a courtship dance, a male Lusotitan puts his best foot forward.
Travel back in time to the dangerous journey of the Pachyrhinosaurus, where survival is at stake.
An injured Lusotitan lies on the beach, vulnerable to attack from the deadly Torvosaurus.
Discover the story of Lusotitan, one of the largest dinosaurs ever.
Discover the story of Lusotitan, one of the largest dinosaurs ever.
A young Albertosaurus, a relative of T. Rex, earns her place in a fierce hunting pack.
Surviving in a cave full of Albertosaurus can be a lot easier if you form a partnership.