Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Courses

A Year in the Life of the Royal Tyrrell Museum's Palaeontology Lab

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Explore the fascinating world of fossil preparation and research at the Royal Tyrrell Museum's Palaeontology Lab through an insider's perspective on its annual operations.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Palaeontology of the Cretaceous Chalk

1 rating

Explore the fascinating world of Cretaceous chalk seas, their unique fossils, and the adaptations of ancient marine life. Uncover the secrets preserved in fine-grained sediments and chalk formations.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Paleobiology of Eocene Kimberlites from the Slave Province

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Explore Eocene kimberlites from the Slave Province, uncovering ancient ecosystems and their implications for modern climate change through paleobiological analysis and advanced scientific techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Role of Beringia in the Global Dispersal of Modern Humans

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Explore the role of Beringia in human migration, examining archaeological data, genetics, and climate to understand how this region influenced the global dispersal of modern humans.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why So Big? Understanding the Early Evolution of the Brain in Primates

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Explore primate brain evolution through fossils and CT scans. Dr. Silcox examines why primates developed large brains, using advanced imaging to study ancient specimens and compare with modern species.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Canadian Volcanoes, Eh? Active Volcanoes on Canada’s Ring of Fire

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Explore Canada's active volcanoes on the Ring of Fire. Learn about historical eruptions, their impacts, and the importance of studying and monitoring these geological wonders.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Frozen Fossils: A History of Life in Svalbard

Explore Svalbard's rich fossil history, from ancient jawless fish to dinosaurs, with Dr. Aubrey Roberts. Learn about the unique challenges and discoveries in this Arctic archipelago's paleontological treasure trove.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Birds Above the Hobbits’ Heads - Tales from a Small Island Far, Far Away

Explore Flores' unique prehistoric ecosystem with Dr. Meijer, uncovering the mysteries of small hominins, pygmy elephants, and giant birds that once inhabited this remote Indonesian island.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cave Bears - The Unexpected Vegetarians of the Ice Age

Explore the surprising diet and lifestyle of Ice Age cave bears, challenging assumptions about their predatory nature and uncovering fascinating insights into their behavior and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bringing Dinosaurs to Life - Using Innovative Techniques and Methods in Vertebrate Palaeontology

Explore innovative techniques in paleontology, from digitization to biomechanics, revolutionizing our understanding of dinosaur movement, strength, and anatomy. Gain insights into cutting-edge research methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Sedimentology of Palaeontology - How to Accumulate Highly Fossiliferous Deposits

Explore sedimentological factors influencing fossil accumulation and preservation across various depositional environments, from fluvial to deep marine, with case studies and practical insights for fossil hunting.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Palaeontology and U.S. National Monuments - Implications for Science and Public Lands

Explore Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, their paleontological significance, and the political controversies surrounding their status as protected lands.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From the Past to Satellites - New Ways of Mapping Fossils from Remote Locations

Innovative satellite imaging techniques for fossil discovery and preservation in remote locations, enhancing paleontological fieldwork efficiency and specimen recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Facial Scars as Indicators of Aggressive Behaviour and Sexual Maturity in Tyrannosaurs

Explore tyrannosaur facial scars as indicators of aggression and sexual maturity. Learn about bite mark patterns, comparisons with living animals, and implications for dinosaur behavior.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Stegosaurian Dinosaurs

Explore the unique world of stegosaurian dinosaurs, their characteristics, fossils, and evolutionary relationships. Learn about their anatomy, diet, and the mysteries surrounding their iconic plates and spines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video