You Are What You Eat - Revealing Dinosaur Diets Using Fossil Tooth Chemistry

Explore the fascinating world of paleontology in this 49-minute lecture presented by Dr. Thomas Cullen of Auburn University at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Delve into innovative techniques used to uncover the dietary habits and ecosystems of dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period in Western Canada. Learn how scientists analyze the chemical composition of well-preserved fossil teeth to infer extinct animals' diets, habitat preferences, and movement patterns. Discover how these methods provide valuable insights into dinosaur behavior and ecology, despite the rarity of fossilized soft tissues. Gain a deeper understanding of the cutting-edge approaches that allow researchers to reconstruct ancient ecosystems and animal behaviors, offering a window into the lives of creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.