Articles related to "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 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
Disney's "Dinosaur", A Review
Disney's multi-million dollar film "Dinosaur" opened last week, this lush piece of computer animation is worth seeing for all dinosaur fans.
disney • iguanodon • titanosaur • styracosaurus • titanosaurus
Disney's multi-million dollar film "Dinosaur" opened last week, this lush piece of computer animation is worth seeing for all dinosaur fans.
disney • iguanodon • titanosaur • styracosaurus • titanosaurus
Georges Cuvier
Baron Georges Cuvier was a French vertebrate zoologist who did a lot of the early work in paleontology.
mary anning • pterosaur • paleontology • geology • baron georges
Baron Georges Cuvier was a French vertebrate zoologist who did a lot of the early work in paleontology.
mary anning • pterosaur • paleontology • geology • baron georges
Pteranodon, the Toothless Wing
What's that soaring above us? It's Pteranodon!
pteranodon • pterosaur • pterodactyloid • pterodactyloidea • paleontology
What's that soaring above us? It's Pteranodon!
pteranodon • pterosaur • pterodactyloid • pterodactyloidea • paleontology
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
Mysterious Cryptid, Texas Giant Bird
While this bird, sighted in the Rio Grande Valley in the 1970s, left no evidence behind other than sightings and one attack over a brief time period, there are theories.
cryptid big bird • texas cryptid big bird • rio grande valley big bird • thunderbird • pterosaur
While this bird, sighted in the Rio Grande Valley in the 1970s, left no evidence behind other than sightings and one attack over a brief time period, there are theories.
cryptid big bird • texas cryptid big bird • rio grande valley big bird • thunderbird • pterosaur
Book Review: JPI Dinosaur Field Guide
The <I>Jurassic Park Institute Dinosaur Field Guide</I> is a new book by paleontologists Thomas R. Holtz, Jr., and Michael Brett-Surman.
jurassic park • jurassic • jurassic park institute • dinosaur • dinosaurs
The <I>Jurassic Park Institute Dinosaur Field Guide</I> is a new book by paleontologists Thomas R. Holtz, Jr., and Michael Brett-Surman.
jurassic park • jurassic • jurassic park institute • dinosaur • dinosaurs
Extinction II: The Cretaceous Extinction
Although most people associate the Cretaceous Extinction Event with the dinosaurs, many other species went extinct at this time.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • mosasaur • mosasaurs • ichthyosaur
Although most people associate the Cretaceous Extinction Event with the dinosaurs, many other species went extinct at this time.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • mosasaur • mosasaurs • ichthyosaur
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
To The Top Of The World
A few miles south of Marathon, Texas on 385, civilization vanishes in the rear view mirror and a land of unparalleled solitude replaces it. Travel brochures cannot adequately describe the emptiness that stretches as far as the eye can see and then fades into a distant blue haze.
big bend national park • marathon texas • chisos mountains • panther junction • lajitas
A few miles south of Marathon, Texas on 385, civilization vanishes in the rear view mirror and a land of unparalleled solitude replaces it. Travel brochures cannot adequately describe the emptiness that stretches as far as the eye can see and then fades into a distant blue haze.
big bend national park • marathon texas • chisos mountains • panther junction • lajitas
Historic Background of Reptiles (Part 6)
Limblessness of snakes...
snakes • limblessness • reptiles • history • etc
Limblessness of snakes...
snakes • limblessness • reptiles • history • etc
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
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
Life in the Triassic Period
Rebounding from a mass extinction, the Triassic period saw the rise of reptiles and dinosaurs, the splitting of a continent, and the appearance of the first mammals.
triassic period • dinosaurs • prehistoric animals • paleontology • fossils
Rebounding from a mass extinction, the Triassic period saw the rise of reptiles and dinosaurs, the splitting of a continent, and the appearance of the first mammals.
triassic period • dinosaurs • prehistoric animals • paleontology • fossils
Beast Wars
Beast Wars is a violent, computer animated show about two groups of robots that are stranded on an alien planet. As you can probably guess, one group is evil, the other is good.
beasts • animals • robots • computers • children
Beast Wars is a violent, computer animated show about two groups of robots that are stranded on an alien planet. As you can probably guess, one group is evil, the other is good.
beasts • animals • robots • computers • children
Mid to Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs Brookfield Zoo
Learn Mid to Late Cretaceous dinosaur facts about Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and visit Chicago Brookfield Zoo's animatronic dinosaurs.
brookfield zoo • dinosaurs alive • dinosaur fun facts • dinosaur picture • parasaurolophus dinosaur
Learn Mid to Late Cretaceous dinosaur facts about Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and visit Chicago Brookfield Zoo's animatronic dinosaurs.
brookfield zoo • dinosaurs alive • dinosaur fun facts • dinosaur picture • parasaurolophus dinosaur
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
"Jurassic Park III": A Review
"Jurassic Park III" is a great action/adventure film for dinosaur fans.
jurassic park • dinosaur • dinosaurs • movie • movies
"Jurassic Park III" is a great action/adventure film for dinosaur fans.
jurassic park • dinosaur • dinosaurs • movie • movies
Historic Background of Reptiles (9th Part)
About dying of the dinosaurs...
dinosaurs • reptiles • mammals • history • etc
About dying of the dinosaurs...
dinosaurs • reptiles • mammals • history • etc
Mass Extinction at Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary
Although it's not the biggest event, the mysteriousness of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) extinction gets the most attention from the public, media and even scientists.
cretaceous tertiary extinction • k/t extinction • extinction events • dinosaur extinction • causes of extinction
Although it's not the biggest event, the mysteriousness of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) extinction gets the most attention from the public, media and even scientists.
cretaceous tertiary extinction • k/t extinction • extinction events • dinosaur extinction • causes of extinction
"When Dinosaurs Roamed America": A Review
A review of the recent Discovery Channel programme "When Dinosaurs Roamed America."
discovery channel • dinosaur • dinosaurs • extinction • paleontology
A review of the recent Discovery Channel programme "When Dinosaurs Roamed America."
discovery channel • dinosaur • dinosaurs • extinction • paleontology
Crocodile Hunting
You don't have to be Steve Irwin to appreciate these scaly beasts!
crocodile • crocodiles • crocodilian • crocodilians • archosaur
You don't have to be Steve Irwin to appreciate these scaly beasts!
crocodile • crocodiles • crocodilian • crocodilians • archosaur
Fossil Preparation IV: Making Molds and Casts
How are the "bones" we see on display in museums made?
fossil • mold • cast • molding • casting
How are the "bones" we see on display in museums made?
fossil • mold • cast • molding • casting
My Favorite Museums I
Some of my favourite Natural History Museums
museum • museums • natural history museum • natural history museums
Some of my favourite Natural History Museums
museum • museums • natural history museum • natural history museums
Review: Chased by Dinosaurs
Nigel Marven's most recent nature documentary is a computer-generated journey to the past as he is "Chased by Dinosaurs" on the Discovery Chanel.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • paleontology • geology • therizinosaurus
Nigel Marven's most recent nature documentary is a computer-generated journey to the past as he is "Chased by Dinosaurs" on the Discovery Chanel.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • paleontology • geology • therizinosaurus
"Walking with Dinosaurs", A Review
The much-hyped British program "Walking with Dinosaurs" is now available in the U.S., with a beautifully illustrated companion book.
dinosaur • bbc • fossil • prehistoric animal • extinct animal
The much-hyped British program "Walking with Dinosaurs" is now available in the U.S., with a beautifully illustrated companion book.
dinosaur • bbc • fossil • prehistoric animal • extinct animal
A Visit to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is one of my favorite larger museums.
museum • museums • natural history • nature • science
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is one of my favorite larger museums.
museum • museums • natural history • nature • science
Book Review: Dinosaurs Alive! The Dinosaur-Bird Connection
<I>Dinosaurs Alive! The Dinosaur-Bird Connection</I> is the latest collaboration between the Jurassic Park Institute and Random House.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • bird • birds • extinct
<I>Dinosaurs Alive! The Dinosaur-Bird Connection</I> is the latest collaboration between the Jurassic Park Institute and Random House.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • bird • birds • extinct
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
Recommended Paleontology Books
Need some help finding the right gift for that paleontology enthusiast? Here are some of my favorite books about dinosaurs and paleontology.
palaeontology • dinosaur • extinct animals • fossils • books
Need some help finding the right gift for that paleontology enthusiast? Here are some of my favorite books about dinosaurs and paleontology.
palaeontology • dinosaur • extinct animals • fossils • books
Recommended Paleontology Books
Looking for the right present for that budding young paleontologist? *Dig* into some of these books for a fun and informative gift.
paleontology • book • books • dinosaur • dinosars
Looking for the right present for that budding young paleontologist? *Dig* into some of these books for a fun and informative gift.
paleontology • book • books • dinosaur • dinosars
Sauropod Dinosaurs
The sauropod dinosaurs were the largest animals ever to walk the earth.
sauropod • sauropods • sauropoda • sauropodoorpha • prosauropod
The sauropod dinosaurs were the largest animals ever to walk the earth.
sauropod • sauropods • sauropoda • sauropodoorpha • prosauropod
A Visit to the Smithsonian
The National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Institution is one of the largest natural history museums in the United States. Join me as I tour its fascinating exhibits!
smithsonian • smithsonian institution • natural history • museum • natural history museum
The National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Institution is one of the largest natural history museums in the United States. Join me as I tour its fascinating exhibits!
smithsonian • smithsonian institution • natural history • museum • natural history museum
A Visit to the University of Kansas Natural History Museum
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum in Lawrence, Kansas is a lesser-known, small museum that is worth a visit.
museum • natural history museum • paleontology • paleontologist • geology
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum in Lawrence, Kansas is a lesser-known, small museum that is worth a visit.
museum • natural history museum • paleontology • paleontologist • geology
Dinosaur Tracksites I
Here are some great tracksites to visit if you want to see dinosaur footprints.
dinosaur • track • tracks • tracksite • trackway
Here are some great tracksites to visit if you want to see dinosaur footprints.
dinosaur • track • tracks • tracksite • trackway
Compsognathus
Compsognathus has become famous after appearing in the "Jurassic Park" movies.
compsognathus • compy • "compy" • theropod • dinosaur
Compsognathus has become famous after appearing in the "Jurassic Park" movies.
compsognathus • compy • "compy" • theropod • dinosaur
Recommended Paleontology Books
As the holiday season approaches, here are some books about paleontology that will make great gifts for the paleontologist in your life!
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • dinosaur • dinosaurs
As the holiday season approaches, here are some books about paleontology that will make great gifts for the paleontologist in your life!
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • dinosaur • dinosaurs
Reptile Skulls
Reptile families are grouped by the shape of their skulls. How are turtles different from mammals?
anapsid • diapsid • euryapsid • therapsid • synapsid
Reptile families are grouped by the shape of their skulls. How are turtles different from mammals?
anapsid • diapsid • euryapsid • therapsid • synapsid
A Visit to the Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History
After visiting Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History as a child, this small, little-known museum will always have a special place in my heart.
museum • natural history museum • paleontology • geology
After visiting Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History as a child, this small, little-known museum will always have a special place in my heart.
museum • natural history museum • paleontology • geology
A Visit to the American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of my favorite museums to visit.
american museum natural history • museum • museums • dinosaur • dinosaurs
The American Museum of Natural History is one of my favorite museums to visit.
american museum natural history • museum • museums • dinosaur • dinosaurs
A Visit to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh has finally opened the doors to its new building. Join me as I tour the museum!
north carolina • museum • natural history • natural sciences • acrocanthosaurus
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh has finally opened the doors to its new building. Join me as I tour the museum!
north carolina • museum • natural history • natural sciences • acrocanthosaurus
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
Recommended Paleontology Books 2002
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Recommended Paleontology Books 2003
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life.
paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is located in historic Old Town in Albuquerque New Mexico. The natural history museum has been one of my favorite museums ever since I first visited it in 1987.
geology • geophysics • museums • museum • new mexico
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is located in historic Old Town in Albuquerque New Mexico. The natural history museum has been one of my favorite museums ever since I first visited it in 1987.
geology • geophysics • museums • museum • new mexico
Recommended Paleontology Books 2004
With the holidays approaching, here are some recommended books about paleontology that will be great for all ages.
paleontology • books
With the holidays approaching, here are some recommended books about paleontology that will be great for all ages.
paleontology • books
Book Review: The Map That Changed the World
William Smith is widely recognized as the father of modern geology, but he languished in obscurity for much of his lifetime. Simon Winchester's new book "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology" is a fascinating read about Smith's troubled life.
william smith • geology • paleontology • simon winchester • map that changed world
William Smith is widely recognized as the father of modern geology, but he languished in obscurity for much of his lifetime. Simon Winchester's new book "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology" is a fascinating read about Smith's troubled life.
william smith • geology • paleontology • simon winchester • map that changed world
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