Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
COMPETITION: For details see description below!
Podcast link: palaeocast.com/beasts-before-us
In this episode, we talk to our very own Dr Elsa Panciroli about her new book Beasts Before Us. In it, she tells the untold story of mammalian evolution, tracing the origin of synapsids back to the Carboniferous. You’ll be taken to fossil sites around the world to meet some of these pioneering animals and some of the palaeontologists that discovered them.
For this interview, we’ll give you an overview of the early evolution of synapsids and dispel many of the misconceptions about what our ancestors were really like.
Beasts Before Us is available to buy online and in all good book shops.
COMPETITION: To be in with a chance of winning a copy of the book, simply comment below which your favourite synapsid is and why.
Synapsida is a huge group that contains all mammals and more. It stretches back to the Carboniferous, so there are so many different species to choose. Anything from the very first synapsid, through to Dimetrodon, Lystrosaurus, Morganucodon or even your pet cat today!
At the end of June, Elsa will pick two winners from all entries across our social media accounts. Good luck!
COMPETITION: For details see description below!
Podcast link: palaeocast.com/beasts-before-us
In this episode, we talk to our very own Dr Elsa Panciroli about her new book Beasts Before Us. In it, she tells the untold story of mammalian evolution, tracing the origin of synapsids back to the Carboniferous. You’ll be taken to fossil sites around the world to meet some of these pioneering animals and some of the palaeontologists that discovered them.
For this interview, we’ll give you an overview of the early evolution of synapsids and dispel many of the misconceptions about what our ancestors were really like.
Beasts Before Us is available to buy online and in all good book shops.
COMPETITION: To be in with a chance of winning a copy of the book, simply comment below which your favourite synapsid is and why.
Synapsida is a huge group that contains all mammals and more. It stretches back to the Carboniferous, so there are so many different species to choose. Anything from the very first synapsid, through to Dimetrodon, Lystrosaurus, Morganucodon or even your pet cat today!
At the end of June, Elsa will pick two winners from all entries across our social media accounts. Good luck!
