Mammals have a deep evolutionary history, going back 325 million years to when our deep synapsid ancestors split from the reptiles on the great tree of life. In this webinar, palaeontologist and bestselling author Steve Brusatte will explore the fascinating evolutionary journey of mammals, from the millions of years they lived underfoot of dinosaurs to the pioneering placentals that survived the end-Cretaceous asteroid to woolly mammoths, saber-toothed cats, whales that walked, and our human ancestors that reshaped the world.

Steve Brusatte is Professor of Palaeontology and Evolution at the University of Edinburgh. He is a specialist on the evolution of dinosaurs and mammals, has published over 175 peer-reviewed research papers, and named and described over 20 new species. Steve is a keen communicator of science, and has published the bestselling books The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs and The Rise and Reign of the Mammals, and is the palaeontology consultant for the Jurassic World film franchise.