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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
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
Internet Paleontology Journals On-line paleontology journal references. paleontology • journal • internet • on-line
Origins and Universal Questions Fundamental scientific questions are often the same basic questions children ask, but at a deeper level. origins • questions • geneology • biology • cosmology
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
Allosaurus: The Different Lizard 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
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
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
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
Dinosaur Primer 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
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
Herrerasaurus: Dinosaur or Archosaur? 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
How Big Were the Dinosaurs? 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
Paleobotany I 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
Sea Scorpions (The Eurypterids) 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
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
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
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 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, 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Reptilia Topic Update Some new sites you might like to visit! reptiles • reptilia • snakes • lizards • stegosaurs
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
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
Champsosaurs 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
Fossil Fuel Woes 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
Pterosaurs: The First Flyers 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
Dinosaur Resource Center The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park, Colorado is a fun location for families and dinosaur enthusiasts. rocky mountain dinosaur resource center • dinosaurs • dinosaur museum • prehistoric museum • woodland park colorado
Discover South Africa's Cradle of Humankind Since being declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, a quiet corner of South Africa has grown into one of the country's best tourism attractions - the Cradle of Humankind. paleontology tours • paleo tours • human evolution • cultural tours • heritage site
Fun Dinosaur Theme Birthday Party Ideas Have a cool dinosaur theme birthday party for children with fun ideas for activities, games, decorations, food, and favors for entertaining paleontologist boys and girls. fun dinosaur birthday party ideas • cool dinosaur theme kid's b-day • children's dinosaur party decoration ideas • dinosaur party ideas for boys • t-rex dino games activities
Origin Of Aboriginal Occupation How long have Aboriginal people lived in Australia And America? Well, that depends on your cultural and political point of view. bering strait • bering land bridge • indigneous date of occupation • 40 000 years • aboriginal occupation
ROM's Dinosaur & Mammal Halls New permanent displays for dinosaurs and mammals are two highlights of Toronto, Canada's Royal Ontario Museum. natural history paleontology museum exhibits • dinosaurs mammals fossils • royal ontario museum rom • american museum of natural history amnh • chicago field museum
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
Amphibians II 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
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 |
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