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Expertise
I can answer any general questions about dinosaurs and on prehistoric mammals in the Cenozoic. I also know a bit about the media's various depictions of dinosaurs and their inaccuracies. I don't know much about "microfauna"-small animals, or about Paleozoic besides some knowledge about Permian animals. Plants are right out, I'm afraid. Please do not ask me to identify fossils.
Experience in the area
I have been interested in dinosaurs for most of my life, own a large collection of scientific papers and books on the subject, and am a member of the Field Museum in Chicago.
Education/Credentials
I am in college, but studied biology and geology both in high school and as a personal effort.
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Recent Answers from David Prus
2012-02-04 Smilodon Fatalis:
Good question. You see, Smilodon is a machairodont of the felid family, basically all true cats. All cats, which would include Smilodon, have the same amount of teeth. With 12 incisors, 4 canines, 10
2011-11-27 dinosaure bones:
Very good question. I don't think paleontology supersedes property rights in most countries. I know for sure it doesn't in the US. Any dig on private property would require the written permission of the
2011-10-28 dinosaurmovies:
I would certainly say other dinosaurs deserve more time. While Tyrannosaurus is certainly a fascinating animal, it's unfair how often the other dinosaurs get sidelined. I don't think any animal will
2011-10-26 Question:
That's a very good question. I've asked it myself. Paleontology maps patterns of evolution, and gives a window into what is happening today. We can learn what causes extinctions, which means we can
2011-10-15 dinosaur fight:
1. Each dinosaur's jaws are large and powerful enough to kill or mortally wound in a single bite, but I would put my bet on the Carcharodontosaurus. Spinosaurus' teeth were specialized for piercing fish
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