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Hope Jahren @realhopejahren.bsky.social · 2d

If you study plants, you need this book.
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The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Plants

A dazzlingly illustrated guide to the plant life of the dinosaur age, from intricate ferns to the most majestic megaflora

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · 2d

I’m not sure. Perhaps he was unaware of how many people his illustrator copied from.

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s a decent-looking book that unfortunately includes a lot of copied art, including some by @joschuaknuppe.bsky.social, @meganjacobspalaeo.bsky.social, @lacerdajulio.bsky.social, and others.

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How Big? Dinosaurs

A “lifesize” book by Dougal Dixon.

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · 26d

I forgot to share my #DinoCon review here! 🦖🦕
I apologize for the poor pictures, I was having too much fun to remember to take better ones. 😅

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DinoCon 2025

My visit to DinoCon!

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Sep 8

There’s a small museum north of Dallas called the Heard Museum that brings in dinosaur animatronics for a few months every year. The Dallas Zoo does so as well. Otherwise I’m not sure. Sorry I can’t be of more help!

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ugh, I should write a review of DinoCon, but my pictures are rubbish and I don’t know what to say that hasn’t already been said better elsewhere. 😖

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jul 23

Museum of the Rockies!!! 😁🥰🦖

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jul 23

Dinosaurs at the airport in Bozeman, Montana! It’s a nice little preview for my visit to the Museum of the Rockies today!

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Joschua Knüppe @joschuaknuppe.bsky.social · Jul 16

Oh BOY! Story time!
All the way back in 2016, on our way back from Munich for a EAVP meeting, @dinosven.bsky.social‬ got a mail by Georg Göltz, attached were some first images of an incredible specimen. That evening we went over the material again and again...

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jul 17

I’ve recently reviewed @iknowdino.bsky.social’s new book at my blog! It’s a great look at how our perceptions of dinosaurs have changed through the years with different eras of discovery.
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I Know Dino!

Amazing Breakthroughs, Mega Mistakes, and Unsolved Mysteries in Dinosaur Science

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jul 9

It was a delight to be on the show! I had a good time discussing WWD with the LITC crew. Give it a listen!

Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs @chasmosaurs.bsky.social · Jul 9

We're talking Walking with Dinosaurs! This series has turned out pretty divisive, but what do your humble LITC podcasters think? And crucially, what do Andrew's children think? Thanks to @dinodadreviews.bsky.social for being on the show!

Podcast Show Notes: Episode 42 – Talking Walking With Dinosaurs 2025

Episode 42 (insert Hitchhiker’s Guide reference here) sees Marc, Natee and Gemma team up with Andrew Stück, the one and only Dino Dad, as we tackle surely one of the most divisive topics we h…

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Gemma Hazeborg @gemmachaos.bsky.social · Jul 9

We're talking Walking with Dinosaurs! This series has turned out pretty divisive, but what do your humble LITC podcasters think? And crucially, what do Andrew's children think? Thanks to @dinodadreviews.bsky.social for being on the show!

Podcast Show Notes: Episode 42 – Talking Walking With Dinosaurs 2025

Episode 42 (insert Hitchhiker’s Guide reference here) sees Marc, Natee and Gemma team up with Andrew Stück, the one and only Dino Dad, as we tackle surely one of the most divisive topics we h…

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Amy Westervelt @amywestervelt.bsky.social · Jun 24

The dismantling of the research apparatus that made America the science and tech giant it's been over the past century is the greatest own-goal in history. We haven't even begun to calculate or feel the losses

Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · Jun 24

NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years.

NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."

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Hell-issa Johnson, PhD 🎃 @ladyhistorian.bsky.social · Jun 24

To the end of my days, I will not understand why industries that rely on this research are not losing their minds

Derek Lowe @dereklowe.bsky.social · Jun 24

Journalists keep asking me, baffled, “What’s the Trump administration really trying to do to the science agencies?”

So I say “They are trying to destroy them. Cut off their funding, ruin their facilities, harass their staff into leaving.”

It’s not reform, and it never was. It’s destruction.

Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · Jun 24

NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years.

NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jun 23

Here’s my thoughts on the new #WalkingWithDinosaurs! It may not quite match the original, but it’s pretty good on its own terms.
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Walking With Dinosaurs 2025

The revival of the iconic documentary series!

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jun 20

“From Wolf To Woof!” is a lightly fictionalized tale of the domestication of dogs. This cute book is perfect for youngsters interested in life in the Ice Age.

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From Wolf to Woof!

A fictionalized account of the domestication of dogs.

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Emma LeRae @emmalerae.bsky.social · Jun 18

I know I said my art output would decrease yesterday. But rage is a powerful motivator.

Have a really quick doodle.

Share in my rage!

A quick minute sketch of a Styracosaurus with a bloody horn and foot standing over the remains of a Daspletosaurus it's just gored and stomped to death. Underneath are the words "Survive out of Spite".

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jun 18

‪Hannah Bonner’s “Dining With Dinosaurs” is a fantastic book on the dietary habits of all sorts of dinosaurs. It is highly detailed and informative without going over children’s heads.‬

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Dining With Dinosaurs

The ever-excellent Hannah Bonner brings her entertaining charm to this Guide to Mesozoic Munching.

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jun 18

“Could You Ever Dine Either Dinosaurs?” is a somewhat underwhelming book on the dietary habits of carnivorous dinosaurs. I far prefer Hannah Bonner’s book on the same subject.

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Could You Ever Dine With Dinosaurs?

A book on the feeding habits of carnivorous dinosaurs.

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Jun 11

I had a great time at #PermianFest2025! The talks were good, and the vendors were cool. The #WhitesideMuseum has also really upped their game with the new museum expansion! I’m looking forward to the next #PermianFest! Check out my review here:

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Permian Fest 2025

The second annual celebration hosted by the Whiteside Museum!

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Nicole Dornsife | Thornwolf @thornwolf.bsky.social · Jun 4

Shop sales are down to non existent, I’ve lost some patronage which accounts for 1/4 of my total monthly income, I’d really appreciate it if you checked out either my shop or my patreon.
Patreon.com/thornwolf
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#SciArt #BSNM #ArtShop

creating wildlife and fantasy artwork

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Sara.draws.paleoart @saradrawspaleoart.bsky.social · Jan 11

First art of 2025!
Tylosaurus & Pteranodon, but with a bit of a medieval bestiary vibe

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · May 28

My latest review covers “The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure” by Amy Atwater! This book includes textured illustrations for a fun tactile experience.

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The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure

An introduction to various prehistoric creatures, with “fossils” to touch!

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Mark Witton @markwitton.bsky.social · May 13

Today is May 13th, which means my new book, King Tyrant: A Natural History of #Tyrannosaurus rex is OUT NOW! Published by @princetonupress.bsky.social, this is the biggest and most detailed synthesis ever published on one of the best understood and most studied of all #dinosaurs. Thread follows...

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Dino Dad Reviews @dinodadreviews.bsky.social · Apr 19

Despite containing the Cedar Hill Museum inside, the new Traphene Hickman Library didn’t have any books on prehistoric sea life, so I donated a copy of @tetzoo.bsky.social’s #AncientSeaReptiles! I also wrote a review of the book, which you can read here:

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