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Two dinosaurs become one

Greg — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:15:24 +0000

Earlier this year a paper was published (Scannella and Horner 2010) on one of the most well-known dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous, Triceratops, updating our understanding of not only this dinosaur species, but also maybe influencing our view of many other dinosaur species as well. Triceratops was first described in 1889 by O. C. Marsh, […]

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I am a paleontologist

Greg — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:04:25 +0000

I love the science of paleontology for many reasons. The science combines so many other areas of study into one bundle, such as geology, biology, functional morphology, evolution, stratigraphy, and systematics. Not only that, dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals are just fun! And being fun, paleontology is a great way to introduce people to science […]

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Why dinosaurs are not extinct

Greg — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:41:33 +0000

In the twenty plus years I have been involved in paleontology I have been witness to a revolution within science. The revolution has been quiet, not noticed by most of the public. Like any good revolution, the battles of this revolution took place between two camps, the “traditionalists” and the “radicals” who were out to […]

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Scientifically Authenticated Dinosaur Model Kits Now Online

Greg — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:56:59 +0000

For the Dinosaur connoisseur and collector, you will find what you have been looking for at Dinosaur Model Toys.com. The creator of all the works featured on this site is not only a gifted sculptor, but actually works with dinosaur fossils as a paleontological reconstruction artist, fossil preparator, and field technician at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. His artwork is based on the latest scientific research, real fossil material, and years of hands on experience. This is why the work featured is regarded as some of the most scientifically accurate available to the public.

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What is paleontology

Greg — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:00:23 +0000

What questions fall within the purview of “Paleontology”? Quite a wide variety, it turns out, because paleontology is the study of prehistoric life – the exploration of the entire history of life. Since 99.9% of all species that existed are now extinct, that is a lot of biodiversity. The science is multifaceted and diverse because […]

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