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Few subjects in the Earth sciences are as fascinating as fossils especially those of dinosaurs. The study of dinosaurs stretches our imaginations, gives us new perspectives on time and space, and invites us to discover worlds very different from our modern Earth.

From a scientific viewpoint, however, the study of dinosaurs and other ancient life is important both for understanding the causes of past major extinctions of land animals and for understanding the changes in biological diversity caused by previous geological and climatic changes of the Earth. These changes are still occurring today. A wealth of new information about dinosaurs has been learned over the past 30 years, and science's old ideas of dinosaurs as slow, clumsy beasts have been totally turned around. Although much has been discovered recently about dinosaurs, there is still a great deal more to learn about our planet and its ancient inhabitants.

Fossil FormationFossil Formation
What are fossils and how did they form?
Geologic Time ScaleGeologic Time Scale
The study of the Earth from the beginning of time to the present can be broken down into sections called geological eras, periods, and epochs.
Dinosaur FactsDinosaur Facts
This contains answers to some frequently asked questions about dinosaurs, with current ideas and evidence to correct some long-lived popular misconceptions.
Dinosaur TracksJohnson Farm Track Site
Located in St. George, Utah the Johnson dinosaur track site contains 100's of tracks and rare finds such as swimming tracks and a squatting dinosaur.
Dinosaur EggsDinosaur Eggs
What would you get if these eggs hatched? Petrofied dinosaur babies.
3-D Dinosaur Tracks3-D Dinosaur Tracks
This amazing gallery presents a collection of 3-D dinosaur tracks, swimming tracks and skin impressions. Get out your red and blue 3-D glasses and enjoy the show.
Dinosaur DungDinosaur Dung - Coprolites
As fossils, dinosaur dung becomes geological records of biological activity.
GlossaryPaleontology Glossary
Paleontology is the study of life in past geologic time and this glossary includes many of the terms used by paleontologists.

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