Almost Like Being There - New Approaches to Deciphering Animal Behaviour from Trace Fossils

Explore the fascinating world of trace fossils in this 53-minute Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series talk. Delve into Dr. Jon Noad's comprehensive examination of traces left by a diverse array of creatures, from tiny invertebrates to massive dinosaurs and mammals. Discover how these preserved imprints and markings provide invaluable insights into ancient animal behaviors and ecosystems. Learn about classic traces, deep-water activity, crustacean movements, and the significance of size in trace interpretation. Uncover the stories told by fossil wood, insect traces, and intricate termite nests. Investigate fish burrows, dinosaur nests, and underground traces left by various creatures. Examine new discoveries from Borneo and enigmatic traces that challenge our understanding. Gain knowledge about bird feeding traces, mammalian tracks, and even coprolites. Through this engaging presentation, gain a deeper appreciation for the field of ichnology and its crucial role in deciphering the behaviors of long-extinct animals.

Intro
Introduction-types of traces
Classic traces
Deep water activity
Crustaceans in action
All about size?
Unionids
Fossil wood tells tales - not so boring
More insects
Termite nests
Termite fairy circles
Arthropods....shrimp walkabout
Fishy activity
Fish burrows
Speaking Fin-nish
Most beautiful trace ever?
More footprints
Dinosaur nests
Going underground
Snakes alive.. and others
New discoveries in Borneo
An odd bird - enigmatic zigzag trace
Serendipity pokes its beak in
Ornithocoenichnology: bird feeding traces
Ornithoolichnology - the next big thing?
Mammals
On the hunt
Fun with Squirrels
One small step for man...
Coprolites....and a weel
Conclusions