Thursday, September 9, 2010

A New Species of Raptor Dinosaur

June 1, 2010 by PA Prospector · Leave a Comment 

A new species of raptor dinosaur, “Linheraptor exquisitus,” has been discovered in Inner Mongolia, China. The nearly complete skeleton is related to the well-known species “Velociraptor,” and will help scientists understand other related dinosaurs within the Dromaeosauridae family.

Paleontologists Discuss Ardi Fieldwork

February 1, 2010 by PA Prospector · Leave a Comment 

One of the most significant fossil discoveries of the year was Ardipithecus ramidus, or the “Ardi” skeleton. In this article, two paleontologists talk about the discovery, fieldwork, and their careers.

A prehistoric beast in Harrisburg? | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/02/2010 – Philadelphia Inquirer

February 1, 2010 by PA Prospector · Leave a Comment 

A prehistoric beast in Harrisburg? | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/02/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer Workers quickly abandoned their peat- mining expedition and started collecting bones, gathering about 90 percent of its skeleton, the most nearly intact … and more??

Exhibit Features 12000-Year-Old Remains Of Pa. Mastodon – Philadelphia Bulletin

February 1, 2010 by PA Prospector · Leave a Comment 

Exhibit Features 12000-Year-Old Remains Of Pa. Mastodon Philadelphia Bulletin Harrisburg — The skeleton of a 12000-year-old Pennsylvania Mastodon is the star attraction of an exhibit that will open Jan. ..