Stepping into the first #FossilFriday of 2025, we have a Troodontid phalanx. These small carnivorous dinosaurs are closely related to the more famous dromaeosaurs, like Velociraptor, but are more robustly built, with long legs and powerful feet.

Back in September, we had the privilege of hosting the crew from Huge if True for an amazing day of filming at Pipestone Creek bonebed and in our lab! 😀 A huge thank you goes out to @cleoabram and her team, as well as our palaeo crew and @EL_Bamforth. Watch it below!

#FossilFriday! This #Pachyrhinosaurus ilium comes from a young animal about the size of a large dog. The ilium is one of the hip bones, and this particular piece forms the top of the hip, creating the upper part of the socket where the femur sits.

#FossilFriday! This hadrosaur dentary (lower jaw) shows the tooth rows that made hadrosaurs so successful. The teeth interlock and continuously replace each other, creating a robust chewing surface. Combined with mobile jaw muscles, this made hadrosaurs exceptional chewers.

#FossilFriday! This is a Pachyrhinosaurus rib collected from Pipestone Creek in 2023. While ribs are usually among our most common fossils, this one is special. The bulge at the end shows where it was broken and healed during the animal's life, making it a very fascinating find.

#FossilFriday! This week, we're showcasing the hidden right side of our Styracosaurus skull (taken from inside the display case)! Known for its massive horns, this animal roamed Southern Alberta 83-70 m.y.a. This great specimen highlights the incredible diversity of ceratopsians.