Articles related to "Fossils"
Fossil Collecting on Public Lands
To avoid legal problems, acquaint yourself with the laws of fossil collection before you go fossil collecting.
fossil • fossils • fossil collecting • fossil collection • fossil laws
To avoid legal problems, acquaint yourself with the laws of fossil collection before you go fossil collecting.
fossil • fossils • fossil collecting • fossil collection • fossil laws
Paleobotany II
Okay, fossil plants are pretty neat, but what else can they tell us about the ancient world?
fossil plants • entomology • paleoclimatology • global warming • fossil insects
Okay, fossil plants are pretty neat, but what else can they tell us about the ancient world?
fossil plants • entomology • paleoclimatology • global warming • fossil insects
Use Maps, Books, Experts - Identify Fossil Finds
Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.
amateur paleontologist • fossil identification • find local fossils • fossil resources • fossil hunting tips
Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.
amateur paleontologist • fossil identification • find local fossils • fossil resources • fossil hunting tips
Coelacanth: The Living Fossil
For years scientists believed that the coelacanths had become extinct at the end of the Cretaceous. This "living fossil" caused quite a stir.
coelacanths • ichthyology • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • devonian period
For years scientists believed that the coelacanths had become extinct at the end of the Cretaceous. This "living fossil" caused quite a stir.
coelacanths • ichthyology • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • devonian period
A Vacation Trip to Hill City, South Dakota
Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.
hillcity • 1880train • southdakota • blackhills • vacation
Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.
hillcity • 1880train • southdakota • blackhills • vacation
Dinosaur Days
Here is some basic information about the "tyrant lizard king:" facts, myths and speculation.
t. rex • tyrannosaurus • dinosaurs • carnivores • fossils
Here is some basic information about the "tyrant lizard king:" facts, myths and speculation.
t. rex • tyrannosaurus • dinosaurs • carnivores • fossils
Mary Anning (1799 - 1847)
Mary Anning was a fossil hunter of extraordinary talent whose work was vital to the study of natural history and, ultimately, to the understanding of evolution.
mary anning • mary anning fossils • mary anning biography • lyme regis fossils • first plesiosaur
Mary Anning was a fossil hunter of extraordinary talent whose work was vital to the study of natural history and, ultimately, to the understanding of evolution.
mary anning • mary anning fossils • mary anning biography • lyme regis fossils • first plesiosaur
The Fish, Part III: The Osteichthyans
The bony fish far out number the cartilaginous fish, learn more about this varied group of fish.
chondrichtyan • osteichthyan • rhipidistian • coelacanth • lungfish
The bony fish far out number the cartilaginous fish, learn more about this varied group of fish.
chondrichtyan • osteichthyan • rhipidistian • coelacanth • lungfish
Kid Concoctions
Looking for fun projects to make with your child? Need to add exciting activities to your child's curriculum? If so, I've found the perfect book for you.
children • art • recipes • activities • gloop
Looking for fun projects to make with your child? Need to add exciting activities to your child's curriculum? If so, I've found the perfect book for you.
children • art • recipes • activities • gloop
Mononykus
Another missing link between dinosaurs and birds?
mononykus • bird • mongolia • extinct birds • fossil birds
Another missing link between dinosaurs and birds?
mononykus • bird • mongolia • extinct birds • fossil birds
The Fish, Part IV
The ray-finned fish are the dominant group of fish in both freshwater and marine environments.
ray-finned fish • osteichthyan • chondrichthyan • teleosts • chondrosteans
The ray-finned fish are the dominant group of fish in both freshwater and marine environments.
ray-finned fish • osteichthyan • chondrichthyan • teleosts • chondrosteans
The Insects
That mosquito buzzing around your ear is annoying, and millions of years ago these same insects flew around the dinosaurs and other now extinct animals.
insects • insecta • arthropod • arthropoda • meganeura
That mosquito buzzing around your ear is annoying, and millions of years ago these same insects flew around the dinosaurs and other now extinct animals.
insects • insecta • arthropod • arthropoda • meganeura
Mary Anning
Mary Anning is widely considered to have been the first female paleontologist, but why have her contributions been mostly forgotten?
mary anning • lyme regis • ichthyosaur • plesiosaur • pterosaur
Mary Anning is widely considered to have been the first female paleontologist, but why have her contributions been mostly forgotten?
mary anning • lyme regis • ichthyosaur • plesiosaur • pterosaur
Othniel Marsh
Othniel Marsh was E. D. Cope's friend, and then became his rival. Learn more about the other figure in the Bone Wars.
othniel charles marsh • edward drinker cope • bone wars • y ale peabody museum • paleontology
Othniel Marsh was E. D. Cope's friend, and then became his rival. Learn more about the other figure in the Bone Wars.
othniel charles marsh • edward drinker cope • bone wars • y ale peabody museum • paleontology
THE DINOSAUR CAPITAL OF CANADA
The Badlands of Drumheller, in South Central Alberta, are very rare. A rich cache of fossils as well as intact dinosaur skeletons can be found in this area. A perfect vacation spot for the whole family.
suite101 • suite101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
The Badlands of Drumheller, in South Central Alberta, are very rare. A rich cache of fossils as well as intact dinosaur skeletons can be found in this area. A perfect vacation spot for the whole family.
suite101 • suite101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
Spiders: Our Eight Legged Friends
No home is complete without a few of these hanging around. Learn how spiders got their scientific name, and why they are not really insects.
arthropods • arachnidea • arachnids • arachnophobia • chelicerae
No home is complete without a few of these hanging around. Learn how spiders got their scientific name, and why they are not really insects.
arthropods • arachnidea • arachnids • arachnophobia • chelicerae
Archaeopteryx: The Ancient Wing
Archaeopteryx, an early bird, is one of our "missing links" in the story of the evolution of birds.
archaeopteryx • bird • lithographic printing • solenhofen • tertiary period
Archaeopteryx, an early bird, is one of our "missing links" in the story of the evolution of birds.
archaeopteryx • bird • lithographic printing • solenhofen • tertiary period
Hoseshoe Crabs
Horseshoe crabs look like ancient creatures, and they are!
horseshoe crabs • merostomata • arthropoda • insecta • arachnida
Horseshoe crabs look like ancient creatures, and they are!
horseshoe crabs • merostomata • arthropoda • insecta • arachnida
Edward Drinker Cope
Edward Drinker Cope is most famous for his feud with Othniel Marsh, but his fossil discoveries are invaluable to paleontology.
edward drinker cope • coprolite • othniel charles marsh • william buckland • richard owen
Edward Drinker Cope is most famous for his feud with Othniel Marsh, but his fossil discoveries are invaluable to paleontology.
edward drinker cope • coprolite • othniel charles marsh • william buckland • richard owen
The Ark, A Type of Salvation
See how Noah's Ark paints a picture of God's judgment on the earth which is yet to come
noah • ark • genesis • flood • worldwide
See how Noah's Ark paints a picture of God's judgment on the earth which is yet to come
noah • ark • genesis • flood • worldwide
Dinosaur Tracking
Have you ever tracked a dinosaur? You don't need a blood hound, just visit a fossil trackway site.
ichnology • trackway • paleobiology • paleoclimatology • footprints
Have you ever tracked a dinosaur? You don't need a blood hound, just visit a fossil trackway site.
ichnology • trackway • paleobiology • paleoclimatology • footprints
Alternative Energy and Brazil
What will we do if oil wells dry up? What will we do if there is no more coal? These are the questions which concern many nations today. With the world increasingly relyi
brazil • usa • ethanol industry in brazil • renewable energy • renewable energy in usa
What will we do if oil wells dry up? What will we do if there is no more coal? These are the questions which concern many nations today. With the world increasingly relyi
brazil • usa • ethanol industry in brazil • renewable energy • renewable energy in usa
Alternative Sources of Energy
There are a number of alternative sources of energy and environmentally friendly fuels available to combat the damage to the environment caused by Fossil Fuels.
alternative sources of energy • environmentally friendly fuels • fossil fuels • damage to the environment • biofuels
There are a number of alternative sources of energy and environmentally friendly fuels available to combat the damage to the environment caused by Fossil Fuels.
alternative sources of energy • environmentally friendly fuels • fossil fuels • damage to the environment • biofuels
Blinged-Out Watches for Spring
Oversized watches and those with Lucite and rubber bands are in this season. Go for the bling by combining with a mother-of-pearl face or a Swarovski-studded case.
blinged out watches • woman's watches • tommy filger watches • fossil watches • oversized watches
Oversized watches and those with Lucite and rubber bands are in this season. Go for the bling by combining with a mother-of-pearl face or a Swarovski-studded case.
blinged out watches • woman's watches • tommy filger watches • fossil watches • oversized watches
Brontosaurus versus Apatosaurus
Why did Brontosaurus change its name to Apatosaurus? Find out more about scientific naming of animals.
apatosaurus • brontosaurus • edward drinker cope • othniel charles marsh • bone wars
Why did Brontosaurus change its name to Apatosaurus? Find out more about scientific naming of animals.
apatosaurus • brontosaurus • edward drinker cope • othniel charles marsh • bone wars
Cute Dino Dominoes
A fun game of dominoes for the younger gang that you make yourself.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
A fun game of dominoes for the younger gang that you make yourself.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
DIno Adventureland Bingo
A simple bingo game to make for younger kids.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
A simple bingo game to make for younger kids.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Nuclear Power has been ignored in the past in favor of alternative energy sources. Here are the pros and cons of the nuclear option in the fight against global warming.
nuclear power • fossil fuels • nuclear option • global warming • greenhouse gas
Nuclear Power has been ignored in the past in favor of alternative energy sources. Here are the pros and cons of the nuclear option in the fight against global warming.
nuclear power • fossil fuels • nuclear option • global warming • greenhouse gas
Make Some Dinosaur Eggs
Explore the world of dinosaurs with these fun dinosaur eggs.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
Explore the world of dinosaurs with these fun dinosaur eggs.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
Realistic Dino Dominoes
This fun make and take domino game features realistic looking dinosaurs.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
This fun make and take domino game features realistic looking dinosaurs.
dinosaur crafts • science projects • dinosaurs • crafts for kids • kids crafts
The Eco-Friendly Vacation
Tips for planning a summer vacation that minimizes your use of natural resources and your emissions of greenhouse gases.
travel • eco-friendly • vacation • carbon footprint • traveling
Tips for planning a summer vacation that minimizes your use of natural resources and your emissions of greenhouse gases.
travel • eco-friendly • vacation • carbon footprint • traveling
The Fish, Part II: The Chondrichthyans
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...let's look at the Chondrichthyans!
sharks • rays • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • elasmobranch
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...let's look at the Chondrichthyans!
sharks • rays • chondrichthyan • osteichthyan • elasmobranch
U.S. Rep Suggests Carbon Tax
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon tax • john dingell • fossil fuels • greenhouse gas emissions • greenhouse gases
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
carbon tax • john dingell • fossil fuels • greenhouse gas emissions • greenhouse gases
The Development of Flight
Humans have dreamed about flight for centuries, but only acheived it recently. Four other groups of animals have been flying for millions of years.
flight • development • evolution • wing • pterosaur
Humans have dreamed about flight for centuries, but only acheived it recently. Four other groups of animals have been flying for millions of years.
flight • development • evolution • wing • pterosaur
Champsosaurs
It's a crocodile? It's an alligator? No! It's a champsosaur!
champsosaur • diapsid • crocodilian • crocodile • alligator
It's a crocodile? It's an alligator? No! It's a champsosaur!
champsosaur • diapsid • crocodilian • crocodile • alligator
The Fish, Part I
The fish are our earliest vertebrate animals. Learn more about the many different types of fish.
fish • vertebrates • coelacanth • chondrichthyans • osteichthyans
The fish are our earliest vertebrate animals. Learn more about the many different types of fish.
fish • vertebrates • coelacanth • chondrichthyans • osteichthyans
Greenpeace Wins Right to Protect Whales
Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier.
greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier.
greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
Visit Historic Pocatello Idaho
From skiing to taking a dip in hot spring pools to learning about Idaho potatoes and exploring the Craters of the Moon, Idaho's Pocatello Area provides year-round fun.
idaho potato country history • fort hall oregon trail pioneers • lava hot springs pools • pocatello zoo rocky mountain animals • idaho dinosaur fossils
From skiing to taking a dip in hot spring pools to learning about Idaho potatoes and exploring the Craters of the Moon, Idaho's Pocatello Area provides year-round fun.
idaho potato country history • fort hall oregon trail pioneers • lava hot springs pools • pocatello zoo rocky mountain animals • idaho dinosaur fossils
Amphibians II
Some of the amphibian groups have become completely extinct.
amphibian • lissamphibia • labyrinthodont • lepospondyl
Some of the amphibian groups have become completely extinct.
amphibian • lissamphibia • labyrinthodont • lepospondyl
Marsupials
The recent Olympics in Sydney, Australia have piqued my interest in marsupials.
marsupial
The recent Olympics in Sydney, Australia have piqued my interest in marsupials.
marsupial
Save Energy to Stop Global Warming
Many people think that they are powerless to stop Global Warming. They are wrong. Here are ten steps that can make any home an environmentally friendly enclave.
global warming • climate change • greenhouse gases • burning fossil fuel • stop global warming
Many people think that they are powerless to stop Global Warming. They are wrong. Here are ten steps that can make any home an environmentally friendly enclave.
global warming • climate change • greenhouse gases • burning fossil fuel • stop global warming
Barnum Brown (1873 to 1963)
Barnum Brown is one of the best known of the early paleontologists.
barnum brown • tyrannosaurus • t. rex
Barnum Brown is one of the best known of the early paleontologists.
barnum brown • tyrannosaurus • t. rex
Steps in the Marine Carbon Cycle
The marine carbon cycle helps explain how animals, plants, land and water are all interconnected.
marine carbon cycle • carbon cycle • carbon • carbon the ocean absorbs • carbon dissolved into the ocean
The marine carbon cycle helps explain how animals, plants, land and water are all interconnected.
marine carbon cycle • carbon cycle • carbon • carbon the ocean absorbs • carbon dissolved into the ocean
Ozone Action Days Good for Health
ozone partnership, ozone action day, ground-level ozone
ozone partnership • ozone action day • ground-level ozone • air pollution • breathing problems
ozone partnership, ozone action day, ground-level ozone
ozone partnership • ozone action day • ground-level ozone • air pollution • breathing problems
Thescelosaurus: The Dinosaur with a Heart?
Paleontologists made the news earlier this year with reports of a possible fossilized heart in a Thescelosaurus.
thescelosaurus • ornithischian • dinosaur • cardiac • heart
Paleontologists made the news earlier this year with reports of a possible fossilized heart in a Thescelosaurus.
thescelosaurus • ornithischian • dinosaur • cardiac • heart
Temperature affects evolution
About 38 million years ago, a mass extinction took place. Today scientists have pinned the blame on plummeting temperatures.
weather • research • temperature • scientist • science
About 38 million years ago, a mass extinction took place. Today scientists have pinned the blame on plummeting temperatures.
weather • research • temperature • scientist • science
The Dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World"
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh has a new travelling exhibit about the Dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World".
jurassic • dinosaurs • thescelosaurus • acrocanthosaurus • giganotosaurus
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh has a new travelling exhibit about the Dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World".
jurassic • dinosaurs • thescelosaurus • acrocanthosaurus • giganotosaurus
Alabama Outlets
From Mobile to Montgomery, Alabama offers a wide variety of outlet shopping opportunities.
alabama outlet malls • alabama outlet shopping • foley outlets • boaz outlets • tanger outlets alabama
From Mobile to Montgomery, Alabama offers a wide variety of outlet shopping opportunities.
alabama outlet malls • alabama outlet shopping • foley outlets • boaz outlets • tanger outlets alabama
Climate Change: Millions Homeless
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Comparative Anatomy as Evidence of Evolution
Homologous traits reveal a common ancestor but analogous traits point to convergent evolution. The challenge for evolutionary biologists is to determine the difference.
evolution • homologous traits • comparative anatomy • analogous traits • convergent evolution
Homologous traits reveal a common ancestor but analogous traits point to convergent evolution. The challenge for evolutionary biologists is to determine the difference.
evolution • homologous traits • comparative anatomy • analogous traits • convergent evolution
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