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This is a list of all my publications. They are not peer-reviewed, but all works and resources used to make them are cited. Please do not copy any part of them, without citing me. How To Tell Michelinoceras From Orthoceras February 8, 2022 This paper is meant to show you you don’t have Orthoceras, youContinue reading “Publications”

A second post, another cephalopod, though this time a fast predator capable of swimming efficiently. Michelinoceras was an orthocone, a cephalopod with a straight shell. It was extraordinarily successful, living for roughly 250 million years, and can be found all over the world. Many fossils of its close relative, Orthoceras, have been identified as Michelinoceras;Continue reading “Bringing Invertebrates to Life: Michelinoceras”

How much do you know about Paleontology? After reading the articles on this website, see how you do on this fun quiz.

Haltz-kah-rap-tor A swimming raptor Halszkaraptor was a small dromaeosaur roughly two feet (60 centimeters) long, and it was not what you would expect. Why was Halszkaraptor (hal-z-ka-rap-tor, meaning “Halszka’s thief”) so different from other raptors? It was almost certainly semi-aquatic. Halszkaraptor had the famous “killer claw” of most raptors, and probably webbed feet. These certainlyContinue reading “Paleo Profiles: Halszkaraptor”

From fossil hunt updates and information to how they are formed, this branch of the website is all about these organisms turned to stone. It will include suggested books, resources, pictures, information, and much more. Unlike Paleo Profiles, it will not give specific information about a certain genus or species. Instead, Fossils will give youContinue reading “Fossils”

Paleo Profiles are posts to help you learn about specific prehistoric animals, with pictures, links, and other resources. Paleo Profiles focuses on lesser known ancient animals, and will be a valuable resource for your research. Paleo Profiles: Halszkaraptor This unique dinosaur lived in the oasis of ancient Mongolia. Paleo Profiles: Arthrolycosa The earliest known spiderContinue reading “Paleo Profiles”

This is my gallery, where I put all my digital paleoart. The most recent pictures are at the top of this page, so look out for new ones. Note: the scale bar on this picture is not accurate. See this post for a more accurate scale bar.