Articles related to "Paleontology"
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meets annually to allow professional and amateur paleontologists to discuss paleontology.
society vertebrate paleontology • svp • society • vertebrate • paleontology
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meets annually to allow professional and amateur paleontologists to discuss paleontology.
society vertebrate paleontology • svp • society • vertebrate • paleontology
10-Year-Old Dinosaur Expert Loves Paleontology
Although only 10, Ben Mohler has already participated in three fossil digs and is the youngest volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.
dinosaur bone • dinosaur digs • paleontology • dinosaur fossils • boy scout
Although only 10, Ben Mohler has already participated in three fossil digs and is the youngest volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.
dinosaur bone • dinosaur digs • paleontology • dinosaur fossils • boy scout
The Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology
In the heart of Canada's Badlands lies the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, housing a phenomenal collection of fossils from Canada and all over the world.
royal tyrell museum of paleontology • canadian badlands • alberta • canada.drumheller • calgary
In the heart of Canada's Badlands lies the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, housing a phenomenal collection of fossils from Canada and all over the world.
royal tyrell museum of paleontology • canadian badlands • alberta • canada.drumheller • calgary
Internet Paleontology Journals
On-line paleontology journal references.
paleontology • journal • internet • on-line
On-line paleontology journal references.
paleontology • journal • internet • on-line
Paleontology in Yellowstone National Park
Although Yellowstone National Park is better known for its geothermal features, our oldest national park also provides a lot of paleontological information
yellowstone • paleontology • paleontological • geothermal • geology
Although Yellowstone National Park is better known for its geothermal features, our oldest national park also provides a lot of paleontological information
yellowstone • paleontology • paleontological • geothermal • geology
Explore Moscow Museums
Here are four excellent museums in Moscow that should not be overlooked on a visit to the Russian capitol. From Paleontology to Mayakovsky, these museums are a must-see
mayakovskiy • gorky • paleontology • tourism • museums
Here are four excellent museums in Moscow that should not be overlooked on a visit to the Russian capitol. From Paleontology to Mayakovsky, these museums are a must-see
mayakovskiy • gorky • paleontology • tourism • museums
Allosaurus: The Different Lizard
This "different lizard" has always been one of my favorite dinosaurs.
allosaurus • carnosaurs • allosauridae • tyrannosaurus • paleontology
This "different lizard" has always been one of my favorite dinosaurs.
allosaurus • carnosaurs • allosauridae • tyrannosaurus • paleontology
An Interview with Author and Artist Michael Carroll
In my last article I reviewed some of the books by author and paleoartist Michael Carroll, in this article we chat about science, paleontology, art and religion.
michael carroll • paleoart • dinosaur • dinosaurs • religion
In my last article I reviewed some of the books by author and paleoartist Michael Carroll, in this article we chat about science, paleontology, art and religion.
michael carroll • paleoart • dinosaur • dinosaurs • religion
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
Book Review: King of the Crocodylians
Paleontologist Dr. David R. Schwimmer gives a very thorough review of what is known about <I>Deinosuchus</I> and its paleoecology.
deinosuchus • phobosuchus • crocodylian • paleontology • geology
Paleontologist Dr. David R. Schwimmer gives a very thorough review of what is known about <I>Deinosuchus</I> and its paleoecology.
deinosuchus • phobosuchus • crocodylian • paleontology • geology
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
Dinosaur Primer
How do paleontologists determine how dinosaurs are related? It's all in their hips!
dinosaur • ornithischia • saurischia • mesozoic era • triassic period
How do paleontologists determine how dinosaurs are related? It's all in their hips!
dinosaur • ornithischia • saurischia • mesozoic era • triassic period
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
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
Herrerasaurus: Dinosaur or Archosaur?
Herrerassaurus was believed to be one of the earliest dinosaurs.
herrerassaurus • archosaur • dinosaur • triassic period • paleontology
Herrerassaurus was believed to be one of the earliest dinosaurs.
herrerassaurus • archosaur • dinosaur • triassic period • paleontology
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
How Big Were the Dinosaurs?
Were the dinosaurs all gigantic creatures? No!!
dinosaur • dinosaurs • paleontology • geology
Were the dinosaurs all gigantic creatures? No!!
dinosaur • dinosaurs • paleontology • geology
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
Paleobotany I
There is more to the study of paleontology than extinct animals, what about the plant life?
palaeobotany • gymnosperm • angiosperm • cyanobacteria • evergreen
There is more to the study of paleontology than extinct animals, what about the plant life?
palaeobotany • gymnosperm • angiosperm • cyanobacteria • evergreen
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
Sea Scorpions (The Eurypterids)
These "sea scorpions" are not really scorpions, but are closely related to them.
sea scorpion • arthropod • merostomata • eurypterida • euripterid
These "sea scorpions" are not really scorpions, but are closely related to them.
sea scorpion • arthropod • merostomata • eurypterida • euripterid
Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892
Richard Owen gave the dinosaurs their name back in 1842. Learn more about one of the early paleontologists.
dinosaurs • dinosauria • richard owen • dinosaur • paleontology
Richard Owen gave the dinosaurs their name back in 1842. Learn more about one of the early paleontologists.
dinosaurs • dinosauria • richard owen • dinosaur • paleontology
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
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
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
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
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
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
What Do You Mean It's Not a Dinosaur?
Many extinct animals that are not dinosaurs are commonly confused with the dinosaurs, learn more about why these animals are not really dinosaurs.
dinosaur • extinct • mesozoic era • triassic period • jurassic period
Many extinct animals that are not dinosaurs are commonly confused with the dinosaurs, learn more about why these animals are not really dinosaurs.
dinosaur • extinct • mesozoic era • triassic period • jurassic period
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
Book Review: Time Traveler
Dr. Michael Novacek, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, has published a new book.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • fossil • fossils • novacek
Dr. Michael Novacek, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, has published a new book.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • fossil • fossils • novacek
Reptilia Topic Update
Some new sites you might like to visit!
reptiles • reptilia • snakes • lizards • stegosaurs
Some new sites you might like to visit!
reptiles • reptilia • snakes • lizards • stegosaurs
"Giraffe of the Mesozoic" Dino Found in China
The Qiaowanlong kangxii, a brachiosaur roughly 40 feet long, is believed to have lived in Asia in the Early Cretaceous period.
qiaowanlong kangxii • brachiosaur • sauropod • dinosaurs • paleontology
The Qiaowanlong kangxii, a brachiosaur roughly 40 feet long, is believed to have lived in Asia in the Early Cretaceous period.
qiaowanlong kangxii • brachiosaur • sauropod • dinosaurs • paleontology
Christmas Gifts for a Rock and Mineral Collector
A new or seasoned geologist, or anyone interested in fossils, rocks and minerals, needs tools to make the most of their time in the field.
gifts for geologist • geology tools • rock collecting • mineral collecting • fossil collecting
A new or seasoned geologist, or anyone interested in fossils, rocks and minerals, needs tools to make the most of their time in the field.
gifts for geologist • geology tools • rock collecting • mineral collecting • fossil collecting
Evolution in Modern Science
The theory of biological evolution is the best known evolutionary idea in modern science, however evolutionary concepts are common in all sciences not just biology.
evolution • theory of evolution • biological evolution • geology evolution • astronomy evolution
The theory of biological evolution is the best known evolutionary idea in modern science, however evolutionary concepts are common in all sciences not just biology.
evolution • theory of evolution • biological evolution • geology evolution • astronomy evolution
Digging Dinosaurs - A Review
Until the 1980's very few fossils of baby dinosaurs or even juveniles had been found. In Digging Dinosaurs, Jack Horner tells how serendipity and hard work changed that.
digging dinosaurs review • jack horner dinosaurs • john r horner dinosaurs • john r horner baby dinosaurs • jack horner baby dinosaurs
Until the 1980's very few fossils of baby dinosaurs or even juveniles had been found. In Digging Dinosaurs, Jack Horner tells how serendipity and hard work changed that.
digging dinosaurs review • jack horner dinosaurs • john r horner dinosaurs • john r horner baby dinosaurs • jack horner baby dinosaurs
PBS Kids Dinosaur Train TV Show Review
PBS Kids Dinosaur Train educational TV show uses prehistoric creatures in teaching children science, teaching the scientific method, teaching critical thinking skills
pbs kids dinosaur train • educational tv show • teaching children science • critical thinking skills • science process skills
PBS Kids Dinosaur Train educational TV show uses prehistoric creatures in teaching children science, teaching the scientific method, teaching critical thinking skills
pbs kids dinosaur train • educational tv show • teaching children science • critical thinking skills • science process skills
A Visit to the Museum of the Rockies
The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, is one of my favorite small museums to visit.
museum • natural history • natural history museum • dinosaur • dinosaurs
The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, is one of my favorite small museums to visit.
museum • natural history • natural history museum • dinosaur • dinosaurs
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
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
Dolphin Topic Update
Several new topics you might want to check out!
dolphins • porpoises • manatees • seals
Several new topics you might want to check out!
dolphins • porpoises • manatees • seals
Fossil Fuel Woes
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this?
fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
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
Pterosaurs: The First Flyers
The pterosaurs conquered the air long before birds, learn more about them.
pterosaur • archosaur • pteranodon • rhamphorynchoid • pterodactyloid
The pterosaurs conquered the air long before birds, learn more about them.
pterosaur • archosaur • pteranodon • rhamphorynchoid • pterodactyloid
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
Book Review of Michael Carroll's Science Books
Author and artist Michael Carroll has written and illustrated science books and articles for adults and children.
michael carroll • paleoartist • paleoart • spaceart • spaceartist
Author and artist Michael Carroll has written and illustrated science books and articles for adults and children.
michael carroll • paleoartist • paleoart • spaceart • spaceartist
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
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
Carboniferous History of Nova Scotia
The history of Canada goes back to Nova Scotia as a tropical land, lush with greenery, animals and bug life. Hundreds of millions of years later, fossils tell the story.
canada in the carboniferous period • nova scotia in the carboniferous period • carboniferous period 300 million years ago • joggins fossil cliffs • j william dawson
The history of Canada goes back to Nova Scotia as a tropical land, lush with greenery, animals and bug life. Hundreds of millions of years later, fossils tell the story.
canada in the carboniferous period • nova scotia in the carboniferous period • carboniferous period 300 million years ago • joggins fossil cliffs • j william dawson
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