The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs - From Origins to Extinction and Beyond
Offered By: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating 150-million-year reign of dinosaurs in this 59-minute virtual speaker series talk by paleontologist Steve Brusatte. Delve into the complete story of dinosaur evolution, from their origins to their rise as dominant species, including iconic giants like Brontosaurus and T. rex. Learn about the mass extinction event caused by a giant asteroid impact and discover how some dinosaurs survived to become modern-day birds. Gain insights into fossil discovery, field work techniques, and the latest paleontological findings, including feathered dinosaurs and the Tyrannosaur mummy. Compare the relatively short existence of Homo sapiens to the long-lasting dominance of dinosaurs, and reflect on the lessons these ancient creatures offer about planetary change and extinction. Join Brusatte as he shares his expertise from his bestselling book "The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs," covering topics such as dinosaur trackways, the Golden Age of dinosaurs, and the diversification of mammals following the Cretaceous extinction event.
Syllabus
Introduction
Slides
Poland
Fossils
Trackmaker
Amphibians
Crocodiles
Extinction
Golden Age
Dinosaurs Today
The Isle of Skye
The Best Fossils
Field Work Techniques
Doogie Ross
Dinosaurs
Tide Pools
Rock Platform
The Dinosaurs
Sky
Paige
Making Tracks
TRex
T Rex
Raptor
Feathered Dinosaurs
Raptors
Wings
Bats
Birds
Gulls
Cretaceous Period
Mass Extinction
Paleocene
Cretaceous
Mammals
Mammal Diversification
Pop Science Book
Conclusion
Questions
Tyrannosaurus lips
Feathered TRex
Tyrannosaur Mummy
Gestrelia
Taught by
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
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