Discover the Ancient World
Dinosaurs are only part of the story of prehistoric life. Behind every skeleton in a museum lies a process of discovery that involves fossil hunting, scientific study, and careful reconstruction of ancient environments. These discoveries help scientists understand how life evolved over hundreds of millions of years.
This section explores how knowledge about the ancient world is built. You can learn about fossil digs, educational pathways in paleontology, resources for exploring dinosaurs, and even plants whose ancestors lived alongside them.
Dinosaur Discovery ›
Fossil digs, excavation sites, and the fieldwork that leads to new dinosaur discoveries.
Public Dinosaur Digs You Can Join
Public dinosaur digs you can join in the US and Australia, with family-friendly and expert-led fossil excavation experiences at dig sites.
Inaccurate Fossil Reconstructions and Dinosaur Mistakes
Explore famous inaccurate fossil reconstructions, from Iguanodon’s thumb spike to feathered Velociraptor and tail-dragging dinosaurs.
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Learning About Dinosaurs ›
How dinosaurs inspire curiosity and help teach science, history, and natural world concepts.
Benefits to Kids from Learning About Dinosaurs
Learning about dinosaurs helps kids develop curiosity, science knowledge, and an interest in Earth history, evolution, and prehistoric life.
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Paleontology Resources ›
Museums, paleo artists, fossil replicas, and study opportunities related to dinosaurs and ancient life.
Paleo Art and Fossil Replicas
Explore the world of paleoart and fossil replicas, featuring artists and resources. Learn about unique dinosaurs like Therizinosaurus.
Dinosaur and Paleontology Resources
Discover the world of paleontology with these great resources. From an app that provides info on all known and characterized dinosaurs, to books covering various topics in the field, learn more about these ancient creatures. Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs is an app containing info on all known and characterized dinosaurs. The format makes the app suitable…
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Ancient Plants ›
Plants connected to prehistoric ecosystems, including modern species with ancient evolutionary roots.
Growing Paulownia Trees in Australia
The Paulownia Tree has a lot to offer, whether the grower is a serious investor or a hobby farmer. Paulownia products include: The Paulownia tree is very fast growing and produces good quality timber in a very short period of time. Here is some helpful, well-researched information for you about this wonderful tree. Paulownia Tree…
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Fossils offer only fragments of the past, but when these fragments are studied together they reveal remarkable stories. Each discovery helps scientists understand ancient climates, ecosystems, and the animals that once dominated the planet.
The ancient world continues to reveal new surprises. With every excavation and research project, scientists gain a deeper picture of how prehistoric life shaped the modern world.