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9 10, 2023

A New Dinosaur Book “Dinosaur Behavior”

By |2023-10-11T10:07:59+01:00October 9th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Book Reviews, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Our knowledge of the Dinosauria is constantly changing as new fossil discoveries are made and advanced scientific techniques are employed to interpret dinosaur body and trace fossils. A new book written by Professor Michael Benton (University of Bristol) with superb illustrations by renowned palaeoartist Bob Nicholls brings to life these extraordinary reptiles. Entitled “Dinosaur Behavior” and published by Princeton University Press, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest dinosaur research.

Spectacular prehistoric creatures how they lived, fed, sensed the world around them and interacted with each other is vividly portrayed in this comprehensive new dinosaur book.

"Dinosaur Behavior".
Dinosaur Behavior” by Professor Michael Benton (University of Bristol) and illustrated by renowned palaeoartist Bob Nicholls. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

“Dinosaur Behavior”

“Dinosaur Behavior” is divided into seven chapters with each one focusing on a different aspect of the Dinosauria. The first chapter provides a perspective on the dinosaurs, explaining their evolutionary origins, how scientists construct ancient worlds from the geological record and the forensic approach to fossil excavation and preparation. Subsequent chapters deal with various aspects of dinosaur biology and how behaviour can be inferred from scientific evidence.

There are over 150 beautiful illustrations by the highly respected palaeoartist Bob Nicholls. Many of these artworks were specially commissioned, helping to portray dinosaurs as active, complex animals. For example, in the chapter dealing with dinosaur locomotion the origins of powered flight are explained. The clear and concise narrative is accompanied by beautiful illustrations of the varied evolutionary paths taken by different types of dinosaur to adapt to a life in the trees.

"Dinosaur Behavior" stunning illustrations.
The text is accompanied by stunning illustrations helping to explain the numerous areas of scientific research concerning the Dinosauria included within the book. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The image (above) shows the feathered Anchiornis (top left) and the bizarre Yi qi, a scansoriopterygid with bizarre bat-like wings.

Social and Highly Active Reptiles

Author Michael Benton is a professor of vertebrate palaeontology at the University of Bristol. He is a fellow of the Royal Society. Over a long and distinguished career, he has done a great deal to inform the wider public about how our views regarding iconic dinosaurs have changed. His latest book explores the behaviour and physiology of these fascinating animals. It provides a fresh perspective on the complex lives of non-avian dinosaurs, how they fed, choose mates, raised their young, communicated and ultimately became extinct.

Aimed at the general public as well as dinosaur fans, students and academics, this is a beautifully crafted book that updates the reader on the amazing research that is providing thrilling insights into the lives of dinosaurs.

"Dinosaur Behavior" front cover.
The front cover of the recently launched dinosaur book “Dinosaur Behavior” by Professor Michael J. Benton and illustrated by Bob Nicholls. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Published by Princeton University Press

“Dinosaur Behavior” is published by Princeton University Press. It will officially go on sale on the 31st of October (2023).

Published in time for the festive season, this stunningly illustrated guide to the Dinosauria would make an excellent gift.

Highly recommended.

Book Details

The Book: “Dinosaur Behavior An Illustrated Guide”

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published October 2023 | Price: £30.00/$35.00 USD (hardback) | Pages: 222
Over 150 scientific illustrations plus colour photographs.

ISBN: 9780691244297

Visit the website of Princeton University Press: Princeton University Press. Search on the website for the author or title to find the book.

7 10, 2023

A Terrific Trilobite Tribute

By |2024-01-02T14:30:38+00:00October 7th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Educational Activities, Geology, Main Page, Photos, Teaching|0 Comments

In 2015, Everything Dinosaur team members visited Wren’s Nest. This is a nature reserve and SSSI (Special Site of Scientific Interest). The exposed strata dates from the Silurian and it is full of fossils including the occasional trilobite. Whilst exploring this location, a photograph was taken of a trilobite tribute. A plaque honouring the “Dudley bug” (Calymene blumenbachii).

A trilobite plaque at the Wren's nest SSSI (Dudley).
A trilobite plaque at the Wren’s nest SSSI (Dudley, West Midlands). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Remembering the Trilobite

The Trilobita were remarkably abundant and diverse during the Palaeozoic. These ancient marine arthropods originated in the Cambrian. The last of their kind are believed to have become extinct at the end of the Permian.

The abundant fossils to be found at the Wren’s Nest nature reserve represent life on a Silurian reef approximately 420 million years ago. Team members have visited Wren’s Nest several times. This location was designated Britain’s first National Nature Reserve for geology (1956).

The motif is an inscription it reads:

“Scour the ground for geological litter my feet drenched in an ancient sea.”

CollectA trilobite model.
Everything Dinosaur team members have prepared some images of CollectA invertebrate models including the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Popular trilobite model (Redlichia rex). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The picture (above) shows a CollectA trilobite model.

To view the range of CollectA not-to-scale replicas and figures: CollectA Prehistoric Life Models.

Wren’s Nest Nature Reserve

Over 700 different types of fossil are known from Wren’s Nest. Over eighty are unique to this location and found nowhere else on the planet.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“Wren’s Nest is a geological gem. We recommend a visit, especially in the early summer months prior to the school holidays. In the height of summer this location can get extremely busy and there is limited nearby parking”

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1 10, 2023

Incredible and Amazing Monster Models

By |2024-01-02T06:47:28+00:00October 1st, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Everything Dinosaur team members treated themselves to a visit to a local garage kit show yesterday. The event was held at the Canalside Conference Centre in our home town. Some exhibitors and collectors had visited our offices and warehouse late last week. It was an ideal opportunity for them to pick up one or two prehistoric animal figures to go with their own monster models.

We were able to visit and to meet some of the extremely talented model makers and exhibitors. There were amazing models on display including many figures inspired by monsters from movies and science fiction. There were some excellent dinosaur dioramas on display too.

Garage kit show featuring monster models.
A garage kit show featuring fabulous monster models. This free to enter exhibition attracted monster model fans from all over the UK. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Monster Models

The model displays were amazing. There were all sorts of dioramas to admire, from tributes to Ray Harryhausen to military figures and Hammer Horror ghouls. Monster models including Godzilla, Medusa and many figures from the Warhammer franchise were on display. It was difficult to decide which diorama was our favourite.

We were asked lots of questions about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. We passed on some information about recent dinosaur fossil discoveries and new research.

For prehistoric animal figures including dinosaurs: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models and Figures.

Recommending CollectA Figures

We were able to talk to the very friendly model collectors and enthusiasts about their hobby and we provided advice on which, inexpensive models to purchase to use in dioramas and prehistoric landscapes. One of the ranges we recommended was the CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Prehistoric Life model range.

To view the range of CollectA prehistoric life models available from Everything Dinosaur: CollectA Age of Dinosaurs Prehistoric Life Models and Figures.

27 09, 2023

Exclusive Limited-edition Haolonggood Models

By |2024-01-02T14:37:26+00:00September 27th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos, Press Releases|0 Comments

A pair of limited-edition Haolonggood models are being offered for sale. These fantastic dinosaur figures are limited to a production run of just 150 models. The replicas are made from high grade polyurethane and advanced resin. Each figure is supplied with its own beautiful display base. The dinosaurs featured are Daspletosaurus torosus and Pachyrhinosaurus. The models are in 1:20 scale.

Limited-edition Haolonggood models.
Two limited-edition Haolonggood models. An amazing sculpture of the tyrannosaur Daspletosaurus torosus and a brilliant ceratopsian complete with display base (Pachyrhinosaurus).

Limited-edition Haolonggood Models

The two dinosaurs are due to be made in the autumn and should be ready for delivery to customers in time for Christmas (estimate).

Here are the details:

(A). 1:20 Scale Daspletosaurus torosus

A limited-edition (only 150 made) 1:20 scale figure of Daspletosaurus torosus complete with a display base. Model measures 46 cm long, 14 cm wide and stands 19 cm high. Weight 3 kgs. Designed by the chief designer at Haolonggood, hand-painted by Black Mamba artists and made from high grade polyurethane and advanced resin. Age restriction 15+. Scheduled for delivery December 2023. Guide price £299.00 plus shipping (September 2023).

Limited-edition Haolonggood models - the spectacular 1:20 scale Daspletosaurus figure.
The spectacular 1:20 scale Daspletosaurus torosus dinosaur sculpture.

(B) 1:20 Scale Pachyrhinosaurus spp.

A limited-edition (only 150 made) 1:20 scale replica of Pachyrhinosaurus complete with display base. Model measures 31 cm long, 12 cm wide and stands 18 cm high. Weight 3-4 kgs. Designed by the chief designer at Haolonggood, hand-painted by Black Mamba artists and made from high grade polyurethane and advanced resin. Age restriction 15+. Scheduled for delivery December 2023. Guide price £249.00 plus shipping (September 2023).

Limited-edition Haolonggood models - the Pachyrhinosaurus model.
The 1:20 scale Pachyrhinosaurus limited-edition model in lateral view.

To view the range of Haolonggood prehistoric animal models in stock at Everything Dinosaur: Haolonggood Prehistoric Animal Models.

A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“As a way of celebrating the partnership between Haolonggood and Everything Dinosaur these two limited-edition figures are being produced. They are simply fabulous and only 150 painted figures of each dinosaur are available in the entire world. We have received numerous enquiries about them already. Haolonggood are building a formidable reputation in the model making market.”

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To enquire about these two spectacular, limited-edition figures (whilst stocks last) contact Everything Dinosaur: Email Everything Dinosaur.

24 09, 2023

Birds that Evolve Greater Complexity are Less Biodiverse

By |2023-09-29T06:19:14+01:00September 24th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Animal News Stories, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Newly published research studying bird evolution suggests a link between complex skeletons and reduced biodiversity. As birds develop more complex anatomies, they also decrease in diversity, with fewer species as they become more specialised within specific ecological niches.

bird evolution is studied
A newly published study suggests a strong link between birds evolving complex skeletons such as this specialised scavenger (vulture) and decreasing biodiversity. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Studying Patterns in Bird Evolution

Researchers at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath collaborated with colleagues at the University of Lincoln, University College London and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Their findings have been published in the journal “Nature Communications”.

The team looked at 983 species across all major groups of living birds and measured the complexity of their skeletons by comparing the bones in their fore limbs (wings) and hind limbs (legs).

They found that less complex birds – those with a smaller differences between their fore and hind limbs – had more species diversity than those with higher complexity and a larger difference between their limbs.

As an example, birds such as pigeons, gulls and songbirds (passerines) have low skeletal complexity but a high diversity of species living in varied habitats across the world.

At the other end of the spectrum, flamingos, and ostriches have short wings in comparison to their legs, and so have more complex limb skeletons. Groups with more complex skeletons may occupy smaller niches and are less able to subdivide those niche spaces in order to produce new species.

Trapped in an Ecological Niche

Whilst evolution can produce forms with lower complexity, these findings suggest that birds with more complex skeletons have become more specialised over time and so more developmentally entrenched. This may make them less likely to evolve back to become simpler again. In essence, Aves with complex skeletons may find themselves trapped within a specific ecological niche.

A drawing of Kelenken. Phorusrhacids illustrated. The "Terror Birds".
Could these findings be reflected in extinct bird groups such as the Phorusrhacidae? Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Causes of Biodiversity

Professor Matthew Wills, (Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath) explained:

“We wanted to understand what causes some groups of birds to be species rich and others to be species poor – although ecology obviously plays an important part, it doesn’t account for the huge differences we see in biodiversity.”

Professor Wills added:

“The received wisdom is that there is no direction to evolution – that selection can act in any direction. Our study suggests that, in birds at least, the more they specialise, the less they are able to give rise to new species.”

A Case of Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket

The scientists also found that birds with more complex skeletons were generally more ecologically specialised, occupying fewer habitats and foraging for food in less varied ways.

Lead author of the paper, PhD student Andrew Brinkworth (Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath) stated:

“Species can evolve to be specialised, and fill very small niches. However, in doing so, they restrict the number of routes they can evolve further, meaning they are likely to be less resilient to changes in the environment such as those caused by habitat loss, disruption to food chains and climate change.”

Andrew added:

“From our findings we predict that birds with more complex skeletons and less diversity will be at greater risk of extinction from these changes.”

Wider Implications for Bird Evolution and Animal Life

The researchers intend to broaden their research to see if this pattern is repeated in other animal groups. It would be interesting to see if this relationship between complex skeletons and reduced biodiversity can be identified in extinct groups, including theropod dinosaurs.

Could such a pattern be identified in the Theropoda to bird evolution lineage?

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of media release from the University of Bath in the compilation of this article.

The scientific paper: “Bird clades with less complex appendicular skeletons tend to have higher species richness” by Andrew Brinkworth, Emily Green, Yimeng Li, Jack Oyston, Marcello Ruta, Matthew A. Wills published in Nature Communications.

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14 09, 2023

Carnian Street a New Book Review

By |2024-01-02T14:53:07+00:00September 14th, 2023|Book Reviews, Dinosaur Fans, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Recently, Everything Dinosaur received a copy of “Carnian Street” the first novel by aspiring author David McGowen. The book focuses on the life of Emily, a college student in the gritty, run-down fictional Yorkshire city of Thewlington. Tired of the childish antics of her peers, Emily yearns for something better. She wants to explore, to travel and to experience what the world, present and past has to offer.

The author draws on his own experiences of having lived in Leeds, attended art college and having been born in Thailand to weave an intriguing storyline that traces Emily’s development away from her dysfunctional surroundings to that of a confident young woman.

"Carnian Street" front cover.
The front cover of “Carnian Street” by David McGowen. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

“Carnian Street”

With a title referencing a stage within the Late Triassic, readers can expect plenty of prehistoric animal encounters. The author is a fan of dinosaurs, however, the Dinosauria does not dominate the dialogue. This said, Baryonyx and a pair of Eotyrannus do make an appearance along with other fauna associated with the Wealden Formation. Inspired by one of the many enigmatic characters in this intriguing book Emily attempts to draw a Stegosaurus. An encounter is described in which this famous armoured dinosaur looks on whilst a kebab is consumed.

Readers are transported back in time to explore ancient landscapes and marine environments. Megalodon features along with fearsome toothed birds. The author drawing on his own imagination to populate the prehistoric landscape with bizarre and colourful creatures.

Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon Encounters

The harsh and brutal life on the long submerged Doggerland habitat is highlighted. The struggles for existence of our ancestors documented in visceral detail. The novel is aimed at a mature audience. It deals with adult themes. Strong language is used throughout the book and some of the dialect can best be described as “earthy”. It is suitable for ages fifteen and over.

“Carnian Street” is an imaginative composition. We suspect that nothing quite like it has been placed on bookshelves for a long while.

Book Details – “Carnian Street”

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published August 2023 | Price: £13.99/€15.95 | Pages: 405
6 plus| Paperback | ISBN: 9781398474031
Also available as an E-book.

Visit the website of Austin Macauley Publishers: Austin Macauley Publishers. Search on the website for “Carnian Street” to find the book.

13 09, 2023

New Study – How Angiosperms Survived Mass Extinction

By |2024-01-02T14:53:46+00:00September 13th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal News Stories, Main Page, Palaeontological articles, Photos|0 Comments

Angiosperms are great survivors! Anyone having to remove dandelions and buttercups from their lawn or garden border will testify to this. However, a new study demonstrates that flowering plants are truly nature’s great survivors. The angiosperms came through the K-Pg extinction event relatively unscathed. This extinction event may even have assisted flowering plants as they became the dominant flora on our planet.

The study by researchers from the University of Bath in collaboration with colleagues from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Mexico) shows that flowering plants were not too badly affected by the extinction event that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs.

Angiosperms are great survivors.
Plant diversity at a cenote (sinkhole) near the Chicxulub crater caused by the asteroid hit 66 million years ago. Picture credit: Jamie Thompson.

Mass Extinction Events

Scientists have detected evidence of five major extinction events during the Phanerozoic Eon. The most famous is the end-Cretaceous extinction event that saw the demise of the non-avian dinosaurs. An extra-terrestrial bolide impact may have contributed to the eradication of around 75% of all species. The impact on the angiosperms had not been explored until now.

Plant fossils are relatively rare compared to the body and trace fossils of animals. This makes it very difficult for palaeontologists to assess how genera might have been affected by extinction events.

If the fossil record is too poor and fragmentary to provide data, then an alternative method of analysis must be found. Dr Jamie Thompson of the Milner Centre for Evolution (University of Bath) and Dr Santiago Ramírez-Barahona of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México analysed evolutionary trees constructed from mutations in the DNA sequences of up to 73,000 living species of flowering plants. Using complex statistical methods, they fitted “birth-death” models to estimate the rates of extinction throughout deep geological time.

A water lily in flower.
From the time of the dinosaurs, but flowering plants were relatively unscathed by the K-Pg extinction event. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Angiosperms Flourished After the Extinction Event

The fossil record suggests that the K-Pg event had a strong regional impact on flowering plant species extinctions. However, it only had a minor impact on the extinction rates of major lineages (families and orders). These lineages survived and flourished. Out of approximately 400,000 extant plant species, around 300,000 are angiosperms.

Molecular clock evidence suggests that the vast majority of angiosperm families around today existed before the end-Cretaceous event. Species including the ancestors of orchids, water lilies, magnolia and mint all shared Earth with the dinosaurs.

Commenting on the study, co-author Dr Jamie Thompson stated:

“After most of Earth’s species became extinct at K-Pg, angiosperms took the advantage, similar to the way in which mammals took over after the dinosaurs, and now pretty much all life on Earth depends on flowering plants ecologically.”

Angiosperms are Great Survivors – How?

Despite being unable to walk and relying on the sun for energy and food, how did the flowering plants become so successful?

Fellow author Dr Ramírez-Barahona explained:

“Flowering plants have a remarkable ability to adapt. They use a variety of seed-dispersal and pollination mechanisms, some have duplicated their entire genomes and others have evolved new ways to photosynthesise.”

The seeds of many angiosperms are also extremely robust and remain dormant for years until the right conditions occur to allow them to germinate.

The study is published in Biology Letters and the project was supported by benefactors Roger and Sue Whorrod.

Everything Dinosaur acknowledges the assistance of a media release from the University of Bath in the compilation of this article.

The scientific paper: “No phylogenetic evidence for angiosperm mass extinction at the Cretaceous–Palaeogene (K-Pg) boundary” by Jamie B. Thompson and Santiago Ramírez-Barahona published in Biology Letters (Royal Society Publishing).

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8 09, 2023

Colourful and Charming Dinosaur Eggs

By |2024-01-02T14:35:44+00:00September 8th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Early Years Foundation Reception, Educational Activities, Key Stage 1/2, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur spotted some colourful dinosaur eggs in a carefully constructed nest on a visit to a Cheshire primary school. Whilst reviewing some teaching work from early 2018, we found a picture of the beautiful dinosaur eggs.

Dinosaur eggs in a dinosaur nest.
Some beautiful and very colour dinosaur eggs spotted at Little Leigh primary school (Cheshire). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Dinosaur Eggs

The photograph of the dinosaur nest was taken on a visit to Little Leigh primary in Cheshire. Everything Dinosaur had been invited into the school to deliver a workshop to Year 1 children who were learning about dinosaurs. The dedicated teaching team created the eggs, and the children were asked about what materials could go into the nest to keep the eggs safe. This exercise was a great way for the pupils to explore the properties of materials. In addition, to learning about dinosaur eggs, the pupils had the opportunity to examine different nesting materials.

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A Dinosaur Workshop

A spokesperson from the UK-based mail order company commented that they remembered the school visit. The spacious Year 1 classrooms were filled with lots of examples of the children’s work. One of the teachers had constructed a small dinosaur museum in a corner of the room.

A dinosaur museum at a primary school (Little Leigh, Cheshire).
A dinosaur museum spotted at a school. Picture credit: Little Leigh Primary/Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Little Leigh Primary/Everything Dinosaur

The spokesperson added:

“The children were very enthusiastic, and they wanted to give us a tour of their classroom. We enjoyed visiting the dinosaur museum. However, we had to cut our visit short, we had a dinosaur and fossil workshop to deliver.”

Afterwards we chatted to the teaching team. They thanked us for the visit, and we congratulated them on their excellent scheme of work.

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11 08, 2023

Common Frog Observed in the Office Pond

By |2023-08-12T10:39:27+01:00August 11th, 2023|Animal News Stories, Educational Activities, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos|0 Comments

Team members at Everything Dinosaur observed a small Common frog in the office pond this evening. It could be from the frogspawn laid in February. This year (2023), was the first year that frogspawn had been laid in the pond during the month of February. The first batch of frogspawn was produced on February 28th.

In the late evening, a small Common frog was observed in the pond. It was much larger than the froglets that had been seen recently. It could be a frog that is at least twelve months old. Perhaps, it is a well-fed adult that metamorphosed from this year’s spawn.

Common frog in the office pond.
Can you spot the frog in the picture? The frog could be from a batch of spawn laid in February this year. The species is the Common frog (Rana temporaria). Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

A Common Frog (Rana temporaria)

Team members have been busy helping to improve the small office pond. Native pond weed was purchased and introduced to help reduce the level of algae and to oxygenate the water. Pebbles have been added to the shallows to permit easier access for birds that want to bathe.

Two different types of pond snail (Great Ramshorn and Great Pond Snail) have been added. These snails Lymnaea stagnalis and Planorbarius corneus respectively, were removed from a local ditch that had recently been cleaned out. With little to eat in the ditch, ten Great Ramshorns were taken along with four Great Pond Snails and added to the office pond. By removing some snails from the ditch, this would help that ecosystem as well as permitting a small population of snails to assist with managing the algae in the office pond.

Invertebrate life is thriving and recently Backswimmers (Notonecta) have repopulated the pond.

All these invertebrates and the abundance of vegetation in and around the shallow pond have made an ideal habitat for frogs.

Common frog in the office pond.
A close-up view of the frog spotted in the office pond. This could be a frog that emerged from spawn laid in February. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Spotting a Frog

We are not sure whether the small frog we spotted is from this year’s frogspawn. However, if the frogspawn was laid early in the season, then the frogs once they have emerged from the pond, would have a longer growing season. So, it is possible that this year’s frogs would have grown to the size of the one photographed. There is certainly plenty for the frogs to eat and lots of places for them to hide.

Team members will continue to work hard to keep the office pond healthy and its inhabitants happy.

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10 08, 2023

Beasts of the Mesozoic Wave 2 Tyrannosaurs Completed

By |2023-08-10T16:55:21+01:00August 10th, 2023|Adobe CS5, Dinosaur Fans, Everything Dinosaur News and Updates, Main Page, Photos, Photos of Everything Dinosaur Products, Press Releases|0 Comments

The fulfilment work for the Beasts of the Mesozoic Wave 2 tyrannosaurs has been completed by Everything Dinosaur. The last of the parcels for UK and European customers who participated in the “Kickstarter” scheme have been despatched.

Beasts of the Mesozoic fulfilment completed.
Stacks of UK and European parcels ready for despatch as the fulfilment of the Beasts of the Mesozoic wave 2 tyrannosaurs is completed. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

UK customers will have started to receive their parcels. European customers will have to wait a few days more to receive their models. The figures have further to travel but all tracking information for European fulfilment orders has been emailed to customers.

Wave 2 Tyrannosaurs (Beasts of the Mesozoic)

The shipment of Beasts of the Mesozoic tyrannosaur figures arrived late on the afternoon of August 2nd. Although prior commitments meant that team members could not spend the weekend sorting out the fulfilment orders, time was scheduled to complete the packing and despatching by the 11th of August.

The work was completed 24-hours ahead of schedule.

Wave 2 tyrannosaur models.
Three of the wave 2 tyrannosaur figures. Dryptosaurus (top), Lythronax (middle) and bottom the Bistahieversor articulated figure. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the range of Beasts of the Mesozoic figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Beasts of the Mesozoic Articulated Prehistoric Animal Models.

A spokesperson explained:

“We were attending a book launch last Sunday so we could not work over the weekend. However, we worked late into the evening on several days to catch up. All the UK and European parcels have been despatched.”

Articulated Tyrannosaurs

There are seven figures in the Wave 2 tyrannosaur series. The models are Suskityrannus hazelae, Proceratosaurus bradleyi, Qianzhousaurus sinensis and Teratophoneus curriei. The three largest figures in wave 2 are Dryptosaurus aquilunguis, Bistahieversor sealeyi and Lythronax argestes.

The biggest tyrannosaur figures have twenty-two different points of articulation.

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