Dinosaurs

• Understanding Saskatchewan’s prehistoric legacy

  75 million years ago Saskatchewan looked quite different, with a western interior seaway splitting North America in half from the Artic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico.

  Science

  Dec 1, 2024
  
• First-of-its-kind dinosaur fossil reveals look at Saskatchewan 75 million years ago

  A recent discovery is putting Saskatchewan in the spotlight when it comes to Dinosaur research. And its shedding light on an ancient coastal habitat in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2024
  
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• Famed dino hunter reflects on the history of paleontology: ‘Our story is incomplete’

  Canada’s famed dinosaur hunter Philip Currie — who inspired the author of Jurassic Park — says he’ll keep digging until he’s one with the fossils he has spent his life unearthing.

  Features

  Oct 13, 2024
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• Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in Alberta

  They call the large dinosaur skull recovered in Northern Alberta, 'Big Sam.'

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2024
• More than 90 dinosaur fossils discovered in Northern B.C.

  A special discovery has been made of dinosaurs living in the mountains of British Columbia.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2024
• ‘Monsters’: Sturgeon endure in Alberta rivers, but their future is uncertain

  They lurk in the murky depths of some of Alberta's biggest rivers, living fossils from when giant lizards strode the earth. 

  Environment

  Aug 5, 2024
• Dig into B.C.’s past: Okanagan Heritage Museum hosts dinosaur exhibit

  The star of the exhibit is Buster, a smaller, hornless relative of the triceratops that lived in B.C. around 68 million years ago.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2024
• Drumheller hoping to break record for ‘largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs’

  The town of Drumheller is hoping to set a record for the ultimate prehistoric challenge on Saturday.

  Features

  Apr 27, 2024
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• T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A research

  A U of A neuroscientist says the T.Rex had smarts closer to those of a crocodile than a primate, so rest easy — if the thought of a seven-tonne crocodile makes you rest easy.

  Science

  Apr 26, 2024
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• ‘Paleo 2024’ offers Calgarians ‘really cool’ opportunity for dino lovers

  Paleontologist Jon Noad gave a preview of some aspects of 'Paleo 2024' to a group of Grade 3 and 4 students at Colonel Walker School in southeast Calgary.

  Features

  Mar 14, 2024