Lunch + Learn: Discovering Dinosaurs of the South

Sink your teeth into the fascinating world of paleontology and uncover the prehistoric giants that once roamed the Southeastern United States. In anticipation of a new specimen coming to the collection later this year, learn about one of the most fearsome reptiles of the Cretaceous period – Deinosuchus. This massive alligator-like predator dominated the ancient coastal waterways of the region. Plus, get the inside scoop on a few incredible southern species, including the Appalachiosaurus, a T.rex relative that you can see on display now in our Fossil Gallery.