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World Service,21 Feb 2026,26 mins

The Happy Pod: Former teacher celebrated as a crocodile

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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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