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How to Find a Dinosaur that Hollywood Dreamed Up

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Paleontologist Jim Kirkland believed that some raptors could have grown to the size of those seen in cinemas… but all he had to go on was a single claw. After years searching in the Utah desert, a rock the weight of a school bus appeared to contain the bones of a giant creature - Utahraptor. But what conditions would be needed to allow a creature like this to grow so much larger?

Aired: 06/14/25 | Expires: 06/15/33
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.