MonsterTalk is the science show about monsters—a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves. Hosted by Blake Smith and Dr. Karen Stollznow.
We've
officially hit a decade of MonsterTalk. In this episode we get "old
school" and talk about the legendaryMapinguari, and how cryptozoologists have tried to explain the
folklore of this massive South American animal by claiming it to be
a kind ofBigfootcreature, or even aGiant Ground
Sloth. We take a deep dive
into what Paleontology can tell us about the real historical
records of Giant Ground Sloths (Megatherium) and see how well these
creatures line up with the legend of the Mapinguari.Our guest is
Uruguayan
paleontologist Dr. Richard A. Fariña.
MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters is a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves.