All across the park system, scientists, rangers, and interpreters are engaged in the important work of studying, protecting, and sharing our rich fossil heritage. Park Paleontology news provides a close up look at the important work of caring for these irreplaceable resources.
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Yucca House National Monument
Article 1: Interconnectedness: A Closer Look at the Paleontological and Cultural Resources of Yucca House National Monument
In conjunction with a forthcoming boundary expansion of Yucca House National Monument, in southwestern Colorado, a park-specific paleontological resource inventory was coordinated by paleontologist Victoria Crystal. Read more
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Article 2: Dinos Large and Small, NNLs Got 'Em All
The National Natural Landmarks (NNL) Program includes dozens of important fossil sites throughout the United States, a handful are recognized for significant dinosaur fossils. Read more
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Dinosaur National Monument
Article 3: Fantastic Camarasauruses (from Dinosaur National Monument) and Where to Find Them
Paleontologist Rebecca Hunt-Foster shares scientific and historical information about one of the iconic dinosaurs from the Dinosaur National Monument quarry. Read more
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Petrified Forest National Park
Article 4: NPS Paleontologists Discover Hidden Cradle of Tetrapod Evolution at Petrified Forest National Park: Implications for the Triassic Origins of Living Tetrapod Communities
Paleontologist Ben Kligman reports on the diverse fossil discoveries from an important locality at Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Read more
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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Article 5: Who are the People Behind National Park Paleontology?
Paleontology intern Emily Thorpe interviewed nine National Park Service paleontologists to understand the diverse range of responsibilities and activities these scientists undertake in their fossil-related work. Read more
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Amistad National Recreation Area
Article 6: A Paleontological Survey at Amistad National Recreation Area: Swimming in the Mesozoic and Hunting in the Quaternary
Paleontologist Christy Visaggi reflects on the fossil record preserved at Amistad National Recreation Area. Read more