Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Courses

Eye Surgery and the Fossil Preparator - Personal Perspectives

Explore the intersection of eye surgery techniques and fossil preparation, gaining insights from personal perspectives in paleontology and medical science.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From the Royal Museum to the National Museum of Scotland

Explore the transformation of Scotland's premier museum, tracing its evolution from royal institution to national treasure and its impact on cultural heritage.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Discovery, Geological Context and Challenges of Dating Homo naledi from South Africa

Explore the discovery, geological context, and dating challenges of Homo naledi, a new hominin species from South Africa, with insights from Dr. Eric Roberts' research team.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nonmarine Teleost Fishes from the Late Cretaceous and Early Paleocene of North America

Explore Late Cretaceous and Early Paleocene nonmarine teleost fishes in North America through vertebrate microfossil evidence, presented by Dr. Donald Brinkman of the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Who-oplocephalus or Euoplocephalus - Distinguishing Ankylosaur Species

Explore the fascinating world of ankylosaurs, focusing on Euoplocephalus, in this paleontological lecture. Uncover new insights about these armored dinosaurs and their evolutionary history.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freshwater Sharks and Rays of the Scollard Formation, Alberta - Paleontological Insights

Explore freshwater sharks and rays from Alberta's Scollard Formation, uncovering their unique characteristics and evolutionary significance in this paleontological investigation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolutionary Experiments in the Early Tetrapod Form

Explore early tetrapod evolution and amphibian origins through new fossil discoveries and advanced imaging techniques, shedding light on the development of four-legged vertebrates.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Being Giant: Why Are Mammals Not as Big as Dinosaurs?

Explore the evolutionary factors limiting mammal size compared to dinosaurs in this fascinating paleontological presentation by Dr. Jessica Theodor from the University of Calgary.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Warm Fuzzies - Mammals and Climate Change in the Eocene of North America

Explore mammalian evolution and climate change during North America's Eocene epoch, examining fossil evidence and environmental impacts on species development and adaptation.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hope Johnson - Artist, Botanist, and Amateur Palaeontologist

Explore the remarkable life of Hope Johnson, a multifaceted talent who made significant contributions to art, botany, and paleontology in Alberta during the 20th century.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The End of the Ice Age - Ecology, Functional Morphology, and Megafaunal Response to a Changing World

Explore megafaunal ecology and morphology during the Ice Age's end, examining how changing environments impacted prehistoric species and their adaptations.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Regaliceratops - Evolution of Ceratopsians and the 'Hellboy' Discovery

Explore the evolutionary significance of Regaliceratops, a newly discovered horned dinosaur, and its impact on our understanding of ceratopsian development and diversity.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mesozoic Salamanders from Siberia, Kazakhstan, and Middle Asia

Explore ancient salamander fossils from Central Asia, uncovering their evolution and significance in Mesozoic ecosystems through cutting-edge paleontological research.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fossils of the Night: The History of Bats Through Time

Explore the fascinating evolutionary journey of bats through fossil evidence, tracing their origins and adaptations over millions of years with expert insights from Dr. Gregg Gunnell.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rhetoric of Intelligent Design

Explore the persuasive strategies used by Intelligent Design proponents and their impact on science education and public understanding of evolution.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video