How did the Dinosaurs go Extinct?
Most people have heard that it was an asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, but do you know how an asteroid that is only roughly...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 28, 20224 min read
Dinosaurs on the South Coast of England Part 1
So I thought I'd retouch on British palaeontology for this post, specifically the area of Hastings, on the south coast of England. The...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 27, 20226 min read
How accurate are the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? Part 4
Back at it again! Here we are in part 4 where we question just how accurate are the dinosaurs inJurassic Park. In this instalment, we'll...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 23, 20228 min read
What To Do With a Kid Who Loves Dinosaurs
Our childhood is filled with many wonders and, no matter who that kid is, dinosaurs are bound to be in there somewhere. Who can blame...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 21, 20226 min read
How accurate are the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? Part 3
Back at it again! Here we are in part 3 where we question just how accurate are the dinosaurs inJurassic Park? In this instalment, we'll...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 15, 20228 min read
What do you need to find your own fossils?
So, you've finally decided to start looking for fossils eh? Good for you, there's nothing quite like putting a fossil on your shelf that...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 13, 20227 min read
How accurate are the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? Part 2
Here we are with part two of how accurate were the dinosaurs in the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films. As stated before, the...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 8, 20225 min read
Dinosaur Footprints!
Oh boy am I excited for this one! Not only will we look into the fascinating science of trace fossils, but ahead you'll be able to read...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 6, 20225 min read
How accurate are the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? Part 1
The dinosaurs from the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchises are responsible for capturing the world's imagination, creating...
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Ryan Hughes
Sep 1, 20225 min read
What is a Fossil?
You may have noticed, but there has been an informal 'what is' trilogy running here. We have previously looked at what is a dinosaur,...
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Ryan Hughes
Aug 25, 20223 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Raptors
Were raptors really the blood-thirsty dinosaurs Jurassic Park made famous? Nobody can deny just how popular raptors are and it's clear to...
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Ryan Hughes
Aug 23, 20225 min read
What is a Dinosaur?
Oh boy, here is one that causes confusion Dinosaurs are a group of animals so famous and set into the mainstream media that they have...
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Ryan Hughes
Aug 19, 20223 min read
What is Paleontology?
This is a question that long time readers of this blog will probably know by now, but if your're new here, first of all, welcome! Second...
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Ryan Hughes
Aug 16, 20225 min read
What Careers are there in Paleontology?
We have had a post before on creating a career in paleontology which you find here. What wasn't really looked into in depth was just how...
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Ryan Hughes
Aug 9, 20227 min read
The Big 5 Extinction Events
Major extinction events have happened multiple times throughout Earth's history. The one we most commonly hear of is what killed off the...
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Ryan Hughes
Aug 4, 20228 min read
How big can an animal actually get?
It's a fairly valid question to ask how big can an animal get, especially when considering the behemoths that have existed on this planet...
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Ryan Hughes
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Welcome Home Dippy!
He's finally back! After 4 years of touring the UK, the much loved Dippy the dinosaur has returned home. But where has he been? Why did...
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Ryan Hughes
Mar 9, 20223 min read
Women in Palaeontology
Happy international women's day! Whilst today is a day for celebrating the empowerment, respect and influence women have gained in all...
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Ryan Hughes
Jan 25, 20223 min read
The Dueling Dinosaurs
A relatively famous fossil that really had scientists and the public excited quite a few years ago was the 'fighting dinosaurs', which...
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Ryan Hughes
Jan 12, 20225 min read
A History of Paleontology
I don't believe a paleontology blog would be complete without touching on my home country. Sure, many modern and 'exciting' finds have...
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