Maiasaura forced a re-think on dinosaurs when they were first discovered- not just this one species, but dinosaurs as a whole. There was strong evidence that they took care of their young, and this called into question the long standing perception of dinosaurs as vicious lizards. If one species could be good parents, why not others?
There is a mock up of a nest here, with the first baby hatching.
Some marine dinosaurs lie ahead.
Archelon was the largest turtle ever, a resident of the Cretaceous.
Mosasaurs and terminonaris robusta have things in common with current day reptiles.
Overhead, more beasties: this is the plesiosaur, a predator of the ocean.
One more look up at archelon.
In the next space, two feathered dinosaurs are at their nest, looking at something across the way. We'll get a look tomorrow.
Lots of eggs.
ReplyDeleteQuite a nest.
DeleteLooks wonderful
ReplyDeleteIt's well put together.
DeleteThose dimensions remain impressive.
ReplyDeleteThey do.
Delete...from such a tiny egg!
ReplyDeleteThey grow!
DeleteIt must have been dangerous times to be alive, William. All the creatures look so fierce.
ReplyDeleteHumanity could have never evolved had dinosaurs still existed
DeleteFascinating post/photos of marine dinosaurs ~ thanks ^_^
ReplyDeleteAmazing exhibit! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe Plesiosaur has caught the imagination of the public who are sure that is what the Loc Ness monster is. Unfortunately there is no evidence of that and no food for such a monster.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive exhibit. Enjoy the weekend, William.
ReplyDeleteI was fascinated with dinosaurs when I was little, some of them looked so scary, have a nice weekend.
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