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Podcast: The Common Descent Podcast
Episode: Episode 186 - Owls
Description: Owls are among the world’s most iconic and charismatic birds, and they’re also among the most effective aerial predators. This episode, we’ll take a tour of the amazing adaptations that have allowed owls to achieve their modern diversity and worldwide range, and we’ll explore what we know – and what we don’t – about their evolutionary history.
In the news: snake evolution, ancient polar life, dinosaur joints, and dragon teeth.
Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:05:10
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:40:35
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:23:50
Patron question: 02:03:15
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