Project Prosauropod: Discover a Dinosaur with us.

Parrsboro, Nova Scotia

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Become part of Project Prosauropod and watch as researchers uncover the 200 million year old skeleton of a prosauropod dinosaur. Check in every week to see what discoveries have been made, as well as new animations and photographs of this important specimen.

Current Lab Update

Unidentified Bone

The technician prepares a small piece of unidentified bone.

Rib Bones

Faulting is visible throughout the rib bone (below left).

Vertebra

The techician continues work on a vertebra.
The air hammer is used to remove large amounts of sandstone so the technician can get closer to the bone.
Safety measures, like the eye mask, ear protectors, dust mask, and dust vacuum are used to keep the technician safe while working.

Dorsal Vertebra

Preparation of the dorsal vertebra is complete.
The technician uses Flowstone, a strong plaster, to provide stability to the piece.
The vertebra is catalogued and placed in storage.

Vertebra

The techician starts work on a small vertebra.
This piece has undergone extreme faulting and is very challenging to work on.
A dental tool is used to reach around a corner of the sandstone.

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