This episode we discuss the necrobiome some unique organisms that take part in this natural process. We learn how a few organisms help break down bodies and even parts of the body that few other organisms can process. Our discussion takes us from the mountains of Europe and Asia, to the steamy jungles of South America, and even to the deep dark depths of the oceans in between. Join us, and learn about some fascinating creatures fulfilling some odd niches.

Spencer and Sean discuss some misconceptions involving some animals and even humans that seem like common knowledge, but turns out we are just a bit wrong. Find out what really annoys us by what misconceptions we chose to talk about.

In this episode, we dive into the thrilling world where natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires meet evolution. Are these catastrophic events really a disaster for all? Tune in to discover how life adapts, and sometimes thrives, amidst the chaos!

Spencer also apologizes for the delay between episodes. Blame it on him! <3

In this episode we take a look at hibernation and similar strategies animals have to survive the cold and other unfavorable conditions. We compare rodents, bears, reptiles, and even a species of primate and how their periods of dormancy differentiate. Then, as a bonus, we take a quick look at evidence of these strategies in the fossil record.

In this episode, we look back at our episodes in 2024 and give any updates on information we discussed. Science is always progressing with new research so we want to keep all of you updated as well on topics we cover. We have 3 main updates to discuss. The first one surrounding the arrival of humans in North America, the next on everyone's favorite giant prehistoric shark, and finally we take a look at a new contender for largest animal to ever live on earth.

Welcome to part 2 of our Triassic highlights! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of ancient plants, reptiles, and of course, dinosaurs. Join us as we explore the rich diversity of life during this incredible period in Earth's history. We hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful holiday season!

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Zach, Spencer, and Sean introduce you to what the Triassic period looked like. We start off by discussing the great extinction even that led into the Triassic period and what came after. How did life on earth bounce back and what did the life look like? What did earth as a whole look like during this? What life forms began to appear and change the history of our world forever? These are all questions we take a dive into while cracking jokes and getting off topic as usual. This episode is the first part of a 2 episode series focusing on this time period.

🎃 Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Episode! 🎃

This week, we're delving into the eerie world of creatures and fungi that seem to defy death itself! From the science behind phenomena showcased in The Last of Us to astonishing tales of animals that can survive being frozen in time, we’ve got chills and thrills in store.

Don't miss out on this spine-tingling exploration! As always, your support means the world—please consider following and rating us. Have questions or comments? Reach out at megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com.

Happy Halloween, and thanks for tuning in! 🕷️🦠