The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs & The Adventures of a Paleontologist - Dr. Dean Lomax

What did dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals really do when no one was around to see it?
Join Denver Museum of Nature & Science for an extraordinary evening with renowned paleontologist, author and television presenter Dr. Dean Lomax as he uncovers the surprising stories hidden within some of the world's most remarkable fossils. Drawing from cutting-edge research and his newest book, Dr. Lomax reveals how fossils can preserve evidence of animal behavior from millions of years ago, offering rare glimpses into the daily lives of long-extinct creatures.
From battling dinosaurs and mosasaur mealtimes to the discovery of a two-headed fossil reptile, these extraordinary specimens challenge long-held assumptions about prehistoric life and provide evidence of behaviors once thought impossible to uncover. Through these remarkable discoveries, Dr. Lomax will explore how scientists piece together the stories of ancient ecosystems and the creatures that inhabited them.
Along the way, he'll share adventures from his own unconventional career in paleontology. Audiences will hear firsthand accounts of leading the excavation of the famous "Rutland Sea Dragon," the most complete skeleton of a large prehistoric reptile ever discovered in the United Kingdom, as well as stories of discovering new species, conducting fieldwork around the world and bringing science to audiences through books and television.
One of the field's most engaging science communicators, Dr. Lomax combines scientific insight with personal storytelling to illuminate both the ancient past and the process of discovery itself. Whether you're fascinated by dinosaurs, marine reptiles, fossils or the people who uncover them, this program offers a rare opportunity to explore the prehistoric world through the eyes of a working scientist.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing with Dr. Lomax.