Anz-who? Anzu , that's who!
by Dr. Brian Curtice
April 11, 2021
Anzu wyliei is the largest, and most complete, North American oviraptorosaur thus far discovered, measuring 11’ long and around 600 lbs. Its massi...
Measuring specimens - the start of a study comparing estimated measurements versus actual measurements
by Dr. Brian Curtice
March 24, 2021
Aiden Rouse, an independent researcher from Central Florida, conducted a series of observation-based measurements on Galeamopus pabsti (SMA0011) mo...
Theories for Behavior in Deinonychosaurs and the Evolution of Avian Monogamy by Taylor Oswald, Brigham Young University Paleontologist
by Dr. Brian Curtice
February 14, 2021
Taylor Oswald, paleontologist at Brigham Young University, sent me this thought-provoking paper on dromaeosaurid hunting practices and the origin o...
Hindsight with Dr. BC - January 2021
by Dr. Brian Curtice
January 29, 2021
Welcome to our first edition of Hindsight! Dr. BC blesses us with 3 takes on the latest paleontological finds, new looks on old specimens, and other thoughts from the depths of his paleo-obsessed brain!
Birds are dinosaurs and the Seriema is about as close as one gets to a Velociraptor today!
by Dr. Brian Curtice
January 28, 2021
The Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) is the closest living bird I can think of to a dromaeosaur foot-claw-wise. The Wildlife World Zoo(than...
Unbelievable new Megalodon facts! Megalodon ate its siblings in the womb, was born over 6' long, grew 6" a year, and could reach 100 years old!
by Dr. Brian Curtice
January 10, 2021
New Megalodon Facts
As reported by incredible shark expert Dr. Kenshu Shimada and his team of scientists, the largest predatory shark to ever live...
Ubirajara jubatus, "Maned Lord of the Spear" - were the ribbons real?
by Dr. Brian Curtice
December 21, 2020
Ubirajara jubatus, the "Maned Lord of the Spear", is a beautifully preserved 3' long, ~112 million-year-old meat-eating Brazilian dinosaur. The s...
Fossil Crates Gift Guide
by Dr. Brian Curtice
December 6, 2020
Fossil Crates offers so many fantastic casts, which one to choose?
Gift Giving Guide
Want to buy your favorite dino fan a crate but don't ...
Classic Battle!
by Dr. Brian Curtice
November 26, 2020
Now you can recreate the classic dinosaur battle scene portrayed time after time in movies, books, and artwork, as well as countless times in real ...
A Turkey's Thanksgiving Family Feast Attendees
by Dr. Brian Curtice
November 26, 2020
Ah the turkey, that staple of Thanksgiving fare! Its scientific name is Meleagris gallopavo. The genus means "Guinea fowl" and the species name ...
Megaraptor vs Raptor - what's the difference?
by Dr. Brian Curtice
November 15, 2020
Raptor versus Megaraptor
What's a "raptor"?
Today "raptor" refers to voracious, bipedal dinosaurs with "killing claws", toe claws that never touc...
Small dinosaurs grew slower in harsh environments
by Dr. Brian Curtice
November 5, 2020
Not knowing much about noasaurs I found this paper rather interesting! Released in September, 2020 and written by Souza et al., the team studied t...
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