Inside the Dinosaur Library

The video explores the Museum of the Rockies, focusing on the role of collections manager Amy Atwater. It covers her background in Eocene mammals, her responsibilities in managing the museum's vast fossil collection, and the delicate process of fossil preservation. Unique fossils like B-Rex and Borophaginae are highlighted. The video concludes with a call to visit the museum and subscribe to the channel.

What is the primary focus of Amy Atwater's paleontological research?

• Cretaceous reptiles

• Jurassic dinosaurs

• Pleistocene megafauna

• Eocene mammals

What is one of the main tasks of a collections manager according to Amy Atwater?

• Ensuring fossils are properly labeled and stored

• Preparing fossils for display

• Conducting public tours of the museum

• Excavating fossils from the field

Why are cradles important for fossil storage?

• They make fossils easier to transport

• They enhance the visual appeal of fossils

• They protect fossils from damage

• They help in fossil identification

What is the significance of the B-Rex specimen?

• It is the largest T-Rex ever found

• It had the most complete skeleton ever found

• It was the first T-Rex discovered in North America

• It provided evidence of medullary tissue, indicating it was female

What is a Borophaginae?

• A type of dinosaur

• A prehistoric bird

• A bone-crushing dog

• A marine reptile

What is the role of a preparator in fossil management?

• To clean and stabilize fossils for study and display

• To discover new fossils

• To conduct research on fossil origins

• To catalog fossils in the museum database

What unique feature was found in the B-Rex specimen?

• A fully intact skull

• A complete set of teeth

• Soft tissue in the femur

• Evidence of feathers