Tag Archives: project palaeo ecology

Spiclypeus shipporum, the New Dino in Town

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

It’s not every day a palaeontologist introduces a new dinosaur species to the world! Jordan Mallon tells the story of “Judith”, the new horned dinosaur that he recently identified at the museum with colleagues. Continue reading →

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Lady Luck visits the Alberta badlands

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

Hard work pays off for palaeontologist Dr. Jordan Mallon and his team as they find some horned dinosaur fossils and a large bonebed. Continue reading →

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Hunting for Dinosaurs—You Can’t Always Get What You Want!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by

Our dinosaur researcher Dr. Jordan Mallon shares how excitement can quickly turn to disappointment when hunting for fossils. Continue reading →

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Jawing about Dinosaurs: What the Herbivore’s Jaws Are Telling Us

Posted on March 12, 2015 by

What can we learn by studying the jaws of herbivorous dinosaurs that disappeared 75 million years ago? Palaeontologist Jordan Mallon tells us about his findings in a recent project. Continue reading →

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