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Dilophosaurus: Hollywood VS Reality | Diggin' Up Dinos Ep.4

Dilophosaurus: Hollywood VS Reality | Diggin' Up Dinos Ep.4

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Jurassic Park made Dilophosaurus famous… but not exactly accurate. In this episode of Diggin’ Up Dinos, we separate the Hollywood monster from the real Early Jurassic predator.

We dig into where Dilophosaurus lived in ancient Arizona, what its world looked like, and why its famous frill and venom were pure movie magic. We also explore what the fossil evidence does tell us—its size, agility, diet, powerful forelimbs, and even the possibility of protofeathers. Plus, we talk social behavior, and how a major 2020 study helped clarify where Dilophosaurus fits on the dinosaur family tree.

Thanks for listening to Diggin’ Up Dinos — and remember: the fossils always tell a better story.

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