((But to be clear, amphicylonidae are (as far as I understand) more basal to caniforma (older than either bears or dogs), but that doesn’t make them more closely related to cats. That was a misremembered tidbit. They are still super cool animals!))

Bonus content: this didn’t make it into the presentation, but it is pretty indicative of the content the audience got.

KRAKEN GUY! He was at GSA 2019; the room was so full I couldn’t get in.

I was part of the team that helped collect the transect, and I have to say, it’s a great joy to finally see our work getting out there for everyone to see! Heck yeah Steph!

You can find me in the acknowledgements (my first time appearing in science publication, eep!)

Did not realize Phoebe was on this platform! Tagging her so listeners can find her amazing research (and see more of Jacob’s awesome illustrations)!

@phoebyornis.bsky.social @blokoweka.bsky.social

Oh and thank you to Jake for moderating, and to all who attended or asked questions!