Dinosaur Discovery
Establishing what dinosaurs looked like--and how and when they lived--requires the concerted efforts of paleontologists, archaeologists, biologists and various other scientists and adventurers. Here's a look at how dinosaurs are named, how dinosaur fossils are located, and how a few major scientists shaped the modern perception of dinosaurs.
Walking (Literally) with Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Footprints and Trackmarks
A dinosaur could only fossilize once--but it could leave behind millions of footprints in its lifetime. Here's how fossil footprints are investigated by paleontologists, and what they can tell us about how dinosaurs lived (and died).
A dinosaur could only fossilize once--but it could leave behind millions of footprints in its lifetime. Here's how fossil footprints are investigated by paleontologists, and what they can tell us about how dinosaurs lived (and died).
Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
A recent exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History featured new fossil discoveries, many of them from China. Here are some pictures from that popular show.
A recent exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History featured new fossil discoveries, many of them from China. Here are some pictures from that popular show.
How Dinosaurs Are Named
Why do some dinosaurs have such goofy names, while others are christened after people or places? Here's a brief explanation.
Why do some dinosaurs have such goofy names, while others are christened after people or places? Here's a brief explanation.
Make the Most of Your Fossil Discovery
Every now and then, ordinary people unearth dinosaur fossils in the most unlikely places--a rock outcropping, a river bed, even their own backyards. Here's what to do if you stumble across some very old bones.
Every now and then, ordinary people unearth dinosaur fossils in the most unlikely places--a rock outcropping, a river bed, even their own backyards. Here's what to do if you stumble across some very old bones.
How to Get Started in Paleontology
Want to know what it takes to be a paleontologist? Here's how to start your fossil-hunting career.
Want to know what it takes to be a paleontologist? Here's how to start your fossil-hunting career.
Paleontology Clubs
A regional list of paleontology clubs open to enthusiasts.
A regional list of paleontology clubs open to enthusiasts.
The Dino Death Pit
An ancient mud trap containing multiple dinosaurs sheds new light on the dino lifestyle.
An ancient mud trap containing multiple dinosaurs sheds new light on the dino lifestyle.