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Dinosaurs

A Night of Dinosaur Discoveries

Dino Death Trap–Sunday, Dec. 9 at 8P et / 9P pt

Dino Autopsy–Sunday, Dec. 9 at 9P et / 10P pt

 

What Is A Dino Mummy?

While dinosaur fossils are a great find for scientists, dinosaur mummies are extraordinary. Rather than just bones, a so-called ‘dino mummy’, which contains fossilized soft tissue, can reveal dinosaur skin, muscle, and internal organs.

Image: A dinosaur running from impending doom.

Dinosaur Graveyard

See 3D dinos, learn what scientists uncovered, and play ‘Fossil Hunt.’
‘Death Trap’ In-Depth »

Image: The head of a fossilized dinosaur.

Dino-Mummy Discoveries

Explore the top finds and how they rewrite dinosaur history.
Dino-Mummy Time Line »

Image: Dinosaur roars.

Which Dinosaur Are You?

Take the quiz and find out, then add the dino widget to your Web page!
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A video explains why finding a dinosaur mummy like Dakota in “Dino Autopsy” is such a boon for paleontologists.
Unlike fossils, scientists can get a look at what dinosaurs’ soft tissue may have looked like.