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Accurate Dinosaur Toys

Greg — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:22:12 +0000

If your kids are fascinated by dinosaurs, and many are, you might like a recommendation on some of the best dinosaur toys out there. Being a paleontologist and museum professional for many years I do have some experience with quality dinosaur models. Without a doubt some of the best and most accurate models you can […]

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Spending time in Purgatoire

Greg — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:11:01 +0000

One of the many places that I have been fortunate to spend time in is Purgatoire. Perhaps not the same thing you are thinking, but I am referring to the Purgatoire River Canyon in southeastern Colorado. Located south of La Junta, this area is an often-overlooked gem. The scenic vistas could be used for your […]

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Giant Short-Faced Bear: a Northern California Original

Greg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:55:59 +0000

In 1878, James D. Richardson explored Potter Creek Cave in Shasta County, California. He found the skull of a bear beneath several inches of cave dirt, and he sent the specimen to Edward D. Cope, who determined that it was the type specimen for a new species of American “cave bear” (Cope, 1879). When a […]

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