Alberta: Land of Dinosaurs and Other Palaeontological Wonders

Explore the rich palaeontological heritage of Alberta in this captivating Speaker Series presentation by François Therrien from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Delve into the diverse array of dinosaur species discovered in the region, including hadrosaurs, ankylosaurs, pachycephalosaurs, and tyrannosaurs. Uncover the reasons behind Alberta's abundance of dinosaur fossils, from its dry climate to the exposed badlands. Journey through the history of dinosaur discoveries in the area, from First Nations findings to the Great Canadian Dinosaur Rush. Learn about significant discoveries made by the general public and industry, including the Tourmaline hadrosaur and the Fort McMurray ankylosaur. Gain insights into proper fossil reporting procedures and appreciate the collaborative efforts that contribute to our understanding of Alberta's prehistoric past.

Intro
Alberta Land of Dinosaurs and Other Paleontological Wonders
Hadrosaurs (15+ species)
Ankylosaurs (10 species)
Pachycephalosaurs (7 species)
Odd bird-like dinosaurs (12 species)
Small raptors (19 species)
Tyrannosaurs (5+ species)
Why do we find so many dinosaurs in Alberta?
+ Alberta's dry climate
Alberta badlands
Dinosaur bones!
Dinosaur discoveries in Alberta
First Nations Discoveries
Early Explorers
Great Canadian Dinosaur Rush (1910-1925)
Professional paleontologists
A very special ostrich-mimic dinosaur
General public
Pincher Creek
Black Beauty
Devil's Coulee
Industry
Tourmaline pipeline, September 2013
Tourmaline hadrosaur is most ancient...
Fort McMurray discoveries
Suncor Millenium Mine, March 2011
Ankylosaur!
Nearly 4 years later...
Conclusions
What should you do if you find fossils?
A big thank you to