Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family ~ What is a Tyrannosaur? ~ Ask a Paleontologist

Wonder with the Witte

May 19 2023 • 22 mins

Did you know there are over 30 species of tyrannosaurs? In preparation for the summer blockbuster special exhibition, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, Abbey and Daemon bring back paleontologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research at the Witte Museum. The three discuss what makes a tyrannosaur a tyrannosaur, how these creatures may have communicated, where tyrannosaurs have been found (including Texas) and why this exhibition is so unique.

To learn more information about the sources and references for today’s episode, visit:

  • Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/
  • Noto CR, D’Amore DC, Drumheller SK, Adams TL. 2022. A newly recognized theropod assemblage from the Lewisville Formation (Woodbine Group; Cenomanian) and its implications for understanding Late Cretaceous Appalachian terrestrial ecosystems. PeerJ 10:e12782 DOI 10.7717/peerj.12782

Hosted by the Witte Museum’s Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager.

A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund.

For more information and to experience Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3Muwa5k.

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