Paleontology

• 80 million-year-old marine reptile to become B.C.’s fossil emblem

  Tourism Minister Lana Popham introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, will see the Puntledge River elasmosaur added to B.C.'s list of provincial symbols.

  Science

  Oct 4, 2023
  
• Dinosaur species laid eggs like reptiles, brooded like birds, new study finds

  The Troodon, believed to be a meter-long meat-eating dinosaur, is considered to have given rise to birds, said a paleontologist at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alta.

  Science

  Apr 3, 2023
  
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• Fossil found on P.E.I. older than first dinosaur to have walked the Earth

  A Halifax-based geologist and paleontologist said the fossil likely dates back about 300 million years.

  Features

  Sep 5, 2022
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• ‘Dinosaur trainers’ bring prehistoric creatures back to life for Calgary crowds

  Obsessed with dinosaurs as kids, handlers enjoy being part of the Jurassic Quest team, leading visitors on an incredible adventure, learning about dinosaurs.

  Features

  Apr 7, 2022
• Mastodons: Nova Scotia was home to hairy, elephant-like creatures 80,000 years ago

  The remains of a mastodon that once lived in Nova Scotia will go on display this weekend at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2022
• Tumbler Ridge, B.C. home to 112 million year old crocodile traces

  Dr. Charles Helm has contributed to numerous fossil discoveries in the area, from crocodile and dinosaur tracks, to fish fossils, marine reptile fossils, and more.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
• Fossilized champsosaurus skull could still be out there near Climax, USask student says

  Jack Milligan will spend a portion of his summer digging for the fossilized skull of a champsosaurus near Climax, Sask.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
• Canadian dinosaur research recognized by CNN, National Geographic

  The discovery of a dinosaur's last meal has been shared worldwide.

  Science

  Jan 6, 2021
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• 12-year-old Nathan finds rare dinosaur fossil ‘of great significance’ in southern Alberta

  The Grade 7 student from Calgary discovered a rare dinosaur skeleton earlier this year at Horseshoe Canyon.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2020
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• Rare dinosaur stomach fossil unearthed at Alberta oilsands site opens door to ancient world

  About 80 per cent of this last meal was a particular species of ferns. The fossils are so well preserved their spores identify them.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2020