| Produced by Joshua A. Chamot
Pristine skeletons of carnivorous Tawa hallae
shed light on early days of dinosaur evolution.
Additional information about the discovery, including a summary of key findings, additional facts, and a pronunciation guide.
Information about the Tawa hallae
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Webcast with paleontologist Sterling Nesbitt
When paleontologists unearthed the ancient dinosaur Tawa hallae
, they knew it was different -- and remarkably well preserved. What they did not know is that the animal has an intriguing lineage, one that answers questions about the earliest evolution of dinosaurs. In this webcast, paleontologist Sterling Nesbitt talks about the discovery.
Dinosaurs Alive! IMAX® movie
Dinosaurs Alive! is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous "reincarnated" life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. The film features scenes of the Ghost Ranch Triassic Project field crew collecting Tawa hallae