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The Happy Pod: Former teacher celebrated as a crocodile

After identifying a new species of ancient crocodile for his PhD, Ewan Bodenham honoured his favourite physics teacher Mr Jones, who inspired him many years before.

After identifying a new species of ancient crocodile for his PhD, Ewan Bodenham honoured his favourite physics teacher who inspired him many years before. Galahadosuchus jonesi has been named after Rhys Jones - who says it is a privilege.

Plus, the school in Brazil that many gave up on a decade ago wins a prestigious international award. A woman has been reunited with her prosthetic leg 10 months after she lost it in the sea. We hear about the dog that led police in Louisville to a missing three-year-old and the Mosque that went viral for sharing videos of a Pilates class for men over the age of 50.

Presenter: Oliver Conway
Music: Iona Hampson

(Photo: Galahadosuchus jonesi head with its mouth open. Credit: Matt Dempsey)

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Sun 22 Feb 202614:32GMT

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