In this episode, we sit down with Holger Petermann, a paleontologist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, to talk about his research on dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems, and the mass extinction that reshaped life on Earth.Dr. Petermann has been involved in groundbreaking research on fossils from the Denver Basin, including studies of reptiles, crocodilians, and ecosystems surrounding the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—the asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs. His work also helped analyze a remarkable discovery: a ~67.5-million-year-old dinosaur fossil discovered hundreds of feet beneath Denver during a geothermal drilling project, one of the most unusual dinosaur finds ever recorded.In this interview we discuss:🦖 What it’s like to work as a professional paleontologist🌍 Fossils that reveal how ecosystems changed after the dinosaur extinction🦎 Research on ancient reptiles and vertebrates from the Denver Basin🔬 How scientists study fossils to reconstruct life millions of years agoIf you enjoy paleontology, dinosaurs, and deep-time science, this conversation is packed with insights from someone actively uncovering Earth’s prehistoric past.🔗 Learn more about Dr. Petermann’s work:• https://www.dmns.org/people/science/holger-petermann-phd/👍 Like the video if you learned something new💬 Drop a comment with your favorite Triassic animal🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with paleontology creators and scientists🎟️ PREHISTORIC LIVE 2026 — GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Happening May 1st and 2nd, this event is going to be unforgettable. Make sure you secure your spot early!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREONIf you want to help fuel these projects (and get some exclusive perks), consider supporting the Prehistoric Life Patreon. Every bit helps me create bigger and better content for you all.Thank you all so much for being here and supporting these worlds we’re building together. More updates coming soon—stay prehistoric! 🌋🦖👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fossil-filled content!🎙️ Hosted by Prehistoric Life Podcast: 🌐 Website: prehistoriclifepodcast.com 💖 Support the show: patreon.com/c/PrehistoricLifePodcast 🦴 This Episode is Sponsored By: 🔍 Dinosaur Trips — Go on a fossil-hunting adventure of a lifetime! 🦕 Mention Prehistoric Life Podcast at checkout and get $250 off your tickets: 👉 dinosaurtrips.com 🦖 DinosaurSkeletons.co.uk — For museum-quality fossil replicas and decor: 👉 dinosaurskeletons.co.uk#Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #ScienceInterview #MassExtinction
Interview with Dr. Holger Petermann | Discovering Dinosaurs & Life After the Asteroid
