Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Courses

Late Pleistocene Megafaunal Extinctions and Human Dispersal in North America

Explore the controversial timing of human arrival in North America and its potential link to the extinction of large Ice Age mammals in this thought-provoking paleontological discussion.

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

Masters of Animals - Pronghorn Hunting on the Alberta Plains

Explore ancient pronghorn hunting techniques on Alberta's plains, uncovering archaeological insights into Indigenous hunting strategies and their cultural significance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lamniform Sharks - 110 Million Years of Ocean Supremacy

Explore the 110-million-year reign of lamniform sharks, from their evolution to their dominance in Earth's oceans, in this paleontological journey through time.

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

Dinosaurs in the Deep - The Sinking of the SS Mount Temple

Explore the intriguing tale of dinosaur fossils lost at sea during World War I, as a paleontologist uncovers the fate of the SS Mount Temple and its prehistoric cargo.

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

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video