EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 11 MIN
The BEST Place To Find Ancient DNA on Earth
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Dr. Ross Barnett and Jacob delve into the best locations for ancient DNA discoveries, the Pleistocene era's dynamic climate, apex predators, and the impact of human activity on megafauna extinctions.00:00 Introduction to DNA Discoveries00:11 Exploring DNA in Cold Regions00:43 DNA Discoveries in Caves and Museums01:17 Antarctica's DNA Discoveries02:27 UK's DNA Discoveries03:15 Understanding the Pleistocene Era04:19 Apex Predators of the Pleistocene05:15 Saber Tooth Cat Genome Analysis08:39 Cave Lions and Their Prey09:34 Extinction of MegafaunaCheck Out Ross’ Work:The Missing Lynx: The Past and Future of Britain's Lost Mammals https://amzn.to/4eBoAlzX/Twitter: Dr Ross Barnett (@DeepFriedDNA) / XX · DeepFriedDNA6.6K+ followersCheck Out Jacob’s WorkEnjoy new podcast episodes 24 hours early in your inboxhttps://naturewithjacob.substack.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r4v5xgyYz0rTFSLklk0Em?si=nf_cm0kWTUqt84nkqjC8bAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watson-howland/id1813625992BREAKING: Jacob Triumphs in British Wildlife Photography Awards, Beating 13,000 Entries (Featured on BBC) https://www.jacobwatsonhowland.com/winning-image.html BBC FeatureLimited-edition prints https://www.jacobwatsonhowland.com/featured-fine-art-photography-prints.html Instagram www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX/Twitter: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandRSS: https://media.rss.com/watson-howland/feed.xml Website: www.jacobwatsonhowland.com
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