Be part of a Tyrannosaurus dig at Unearthing T.rex
January 14, 2009
Every kid goes through their dinosaur phase. And taking nothing away from Velociraptors, the Tyrannosaurs Rex has always been favorite. While we can’t see these elite predators in action now that Jurassic Park 4 has been canceled, we can take a look at the excavation of a dead one. Unearthing T. rex is the world’s first interactive Tyrannosaurus dig. Well, it’s not so interactive anymore — the dig happened in 2004. However, the paleontologists kept a detailed daily log of their activities, and the site is loaded with audio, video and pictures of the dig-in-progress, including their methodology, the uncovering of a few of the bones, and even a little silliness.
You can also find lots of information on the Rex itself, including its diet, traits, anatomy, and anything else you’d like to know other than the color of its eyes. If any of your students (or you yourself) have ever wanted to go on a dino dig, Unearthing T. rex is the next best thing. -BILL FERRIS
