We cover topics in paleontology to answer common questions about the field to educate and inspire readers of all ages.
Most readers will likely be familiar with the three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Many readers may not realize, however, that fossils only come from sedimentary rocks. Why is that? Fossils are found in sedimentary rock because the…
Evolution is one of the most important theories in modern science. It provides a framework for understanding where modern species came from, including our own. Evolution teaches scientists how to understand trends in biodiversity, genetics, and Earth’s history. Further, evolution…
As a child, I often annoyed everyone around me talking about dinosaurs nonstop. Honestly, I still do this. Though one thing always annoyed me too. Why did everyone think that I wanted to be an archaeologist? What’s the difference between…
Do dinosaurs have common names? Dinosaur names are notoriously difficult to say. We all know the most popular ones because they’re prevalent in pop culture. Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus are no more difficult to say than Elephant; how many people…
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One thing has held true for centuries: children love dinosaurs. They beg for dinosaur toys, adorn their rooms with dinosaur posters, and become engrossed in dinosaur films. The concept of conceptual domains, or topics of “intense interests” are the most likely…
Why were prehistoric animals so large? Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops, and many other prehistoric animals were massive! The largest living land animal, the African elephant is barely comparable to Triceratops in size and about a quarter of the size of…
A common question directed to paleontologists is why is paleontology important? Why does it matter to us when other sciences seem more relevant? Paleontology is not flashy like other sciences. Those that create medicine or allow us to travel to…
Are dinosaurs in the Bible? This question is fairly common. The simple answer is no: dinosaurs and humans were separated by more than 65 million years. All non-avian dinosaurs went extinct around 66 million years ago; the oldest human bones…
The Utahraptor Project can shed light on a gruesome prehistoric dual. Death at the end of a 9-inch scythe was the fate of many unfortunate dinosaurs around 124 million years ago. Utahraptor ostrommaysorum was undoubtedly one of the most terrifying…
When you hear the word ‘dinosaur’ what comes to mind? You are likely to describe them by using one of the common examples of dinosaurs in media. Many of us remember a particular movie or book we viewed as a…
