Keep up to date with the latest news from the RMDRC and beyond......

     The first story is an interesting one that talks of an extremely rare find  pterosaur egg. Thus far, only 3 such eggs have been found. Click here to read what scientists are learning about this new discovery.
    
     To date, there are approximately almost 1,000 species of dinosaurs that have been discovered. It makes one think about how many more are out there waiting to be discovered. Some, of course under our houses and cities, may never be discovered. So it is refreshing to hear discoveries like this story of a new dinosaur in Brazil or this story on an Indian dinosaur.

     It seem like every month, new theories or evidence come to light on the demise of the dinosaurs. A new article discusses the number of dinosaur genera at the time of extinction. The viewpoint expressed in the article argues against declining dinosaur numbers prior to the extinction point and is quite interesting. Read more on this topic here.

     Bring the whole family for a full day of Christmas fun Saturday, December 4.

     Kids can make a fossil Christmas Tree ornament. Guided tours of the RMDRC museum will be given at 10 a.m., 12 noon, and at 2 p.m. Mrs. Claus will give puppet shows at 1 and 3 p.m. Watch ice carving from 4 to 6 p.m. and see our Dinosaur Parade Float.

     End the day with Santa from 7-8 p.m. and enjoy free hot cocoa, coffee and cookies.

     This would be the perfect time to shop for Christmas gifts at the Prehistoric Paradise gift shop where there is always something new.

UPCOMING EVENT
Dinosaur Shopping:

     The Prehistoric Paradise store is offering two very special nights of shopping in December.

     On Dec. 7th will be a Shopping Evening for Ladies only.  The men will get their turns on Dec. 21st during a Shopping Evening for Men only (yes, I know we shop a little ... ok, a lot, later).

     Both Shopping Events will take place from 6-8 pm. Come browse the gift shop and enjoy complimentary refreshments and free gift wrapping.  Admission to the gift shop is always free.

     The gift shop is stocked full of great gift items for everyone on your list with new items arriving daily such as dinosaur games, puzzles, and toys, jewelry and clothing, DVDs, books, fossils and much more.
 

     The majority of the skeleton has been collected including most of the skull. Anyone who has seen the cast of the famous 45-foot Bunker Tylosaur we have on display knows how large this skull is.

     This specimen is in excellent condition. Four different species of shark teeth have been found amongst the bones indicating that it was fed upon by other sea creatures when it died.

     Work continues in the lab and the field on this Tylosaur. When it has been completely recovered, prepared and restored the skull will go on display first in the RMDRC marine hall. Possibly to be followed later by the entire specimen.