Dinosaurs and Other Fossils

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.

Dinosaur Science Dinosuar Classification This introduces the reader to dinosaur classification. Dinosaur Eggs What would you get if these eggs hatched? Petrified dinosaur babies. Dinosaur Facts Questions frequently asked about dinosaurs, with current ideas and evidence to correct some long-lived popular misconceptions. Dinosaur Tracks Dinosaur tracks are fossils known as trace fossils that can include burrows, feeding marks, and footprints. Dinosaur State Park Dinosaur State Park is one of the marvels of paleontology. Explore the visitor's center, Connecticut Valley history, or the geology of the area. Johnson 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. 3-D Dinosaur Tracks An amazing 3-D gallery of dinosaur tracks, swimming tracks and skin impressions. Get out your red and blue 3-D glasses and enjoy the show. Dinosaur Dung - Coprolites As fossils, dinosaur dung becomes geological records of biological activity. Fossils Fossil Formation What are fossils and how did they form? Paleontology Paleontology, put simply, is the study of prehistoric life. Paleontology Glossary Paleontology is the study of life in past geologic time and this glossary includes many of the terms used by paleontologists. Trilobites The Trilobites made their first appearance in the early Cambrian period. Geologic Time Geologic 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. Paleozoic Era The Paleozoic Era, meaning ancient life is the first of three eras that form a part of the Phanerozoic Eon Mesozoic Era The Mesozoic Era is the age of the dinosaurs. It includes 3 well known periods called the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Cenozoic Era The Cenozoic era, meaning new life is also known as the Age of Mammals.

The Dinosaurs Abydosaurus Albertosaurus Allosaurus Apatosaurus Archaeopteryx Camarasaurus Camptosaurus Campylognathoides Carnotaurus Centrosaurus Ceratosaurus Coelophysis Corythosaurus Diceratops Dilophosaurus Diplodocus Dracorex Hogwartsia Edmontosaurus Eoraptor Gastonia Giganotosaurus Heterodontosaurus Homalocephale Iguanodon Maiasaura Megapnosaurus Nedoceratops Ornithomimus Oviraptor Pachycephalosaurus Prenocephale Pterodactylus Spinosaurus Stegoceras Stegosaurus Syntarsus Thescelosaurus Triceratops Troödon Tyrannosaurus rex Velociraptor