Dinosaurs Courses and Certifications

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Stegosaurian Dinosaurs

Explore the unique world of stegosaurian dinosaurs, their characteristics, fossils, and evolutionary relationships. Learn about their anatomy, diet, and the mysteries surrounding their iconic plates and spines.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

When X-Rays and Dinosaurs Collide: X-Ray Imaging in Vertebrate Palaeontology

Explore X-ray imaging techniques in paleontology, their challenges, and applications for studying fossils, internal structures, and functional analyses of extinct vertebrates.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Preservation and Diversity of Small Dinosaurs

Explore new evidence on small dinosaur preservation and diversity in Alberta, uncovering insights into prehistoric ecosystems and fossil formation processes.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Alberta: Land of Dinosaurs and Other Palaeontological Wonders

Explore Alberta's rich paleontological heritage, from diverse dinosaur species to remarkable fossil discoveries. Learn about the province's unique geological features and the history of paleontology in the region.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Over the Heads of Dinosaurs - Pterosaurs

Explore the fascinating world of pterosaurs, from their origins to their diverse forms and lifestyles. Discover how these ancient flying reptiles evolved, lived, and dominated the skies for over 150 million years.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Oviraptorosaurs – The Growth and Hidden Diversity of North America’s Mysterious Bird-like Dinosaurs

Explore Oviraptorosaur growth and diversity through bone histology. Learn how microscopic analysis reveals dinosaur age, development, and species variation in this fascinating paleontological study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Dinosaurs of Spain - The Real Dragons of Don Quixote

Explore Spain's prehistoric past, from Cretaceous wetlands to exceptional fossil sites, uncovering unique dinosaur species that once roamed the Iberian Peninsula like real-life 'dragons'.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Cretaceous Kings of Canada - How Alberta has Shaped our Understanding of Tyrannosaur Dinosaurs

Explore Alberta's rich tyrannosaur fossil record and its impact on our understanding of these iconic dinosaurs. Discover key findings and insights into tyrannosaur biology from local excavations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Using Amber to Investigate Dinosaurs and Their Habitats

Explore how amber provides new insights into dinosaur habitats, palaeoecology, and soft tissue preservation, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric life and landscapes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Dinosaurs in the Movies

Explore cinematic dinosaur inaccuracies with Dr. Henderson, from size and color to movement, uncovering the truth behind Hollywood's prehistoric portrayals.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Dinosaurs in the Deep - The Sinking of the SS Mount Temple

Explore the intriguing tale of dinosaur fossils lost at sea during World War I, as a paleontologist uncovers the fate of the SS Mount Temple and its prehistoric cargo.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Being Giant: Why Are Mammals Not as Big as Dinosaurs?

Explore the evolutionary factors limiting mammal size compared to dinosaurs in this fascinating paleontological presentation by Dr. Jessica Theodor from the University of Calgary.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Scientists in Action: T. rex to Turkey - From Dinosaurs to Modern Birds

Explore the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds with paleontologists and ornithologists. Discover fossil clues and collection insights that reveal how T. rex became turkey.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs - From Origins to Extinction and Beyond

Explore the 150-million-year reign of dinosaurs, from their rise to dominance to their extinction and legacy as modern birds. Gain insights into Earth's history and evolution.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

From Deinonychus to the Dinner Table: The Link Between Birds and Dinosaurs

Explore the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds, uncovering fascinating clues and shared characteristics that connect these ancient creatures to modern avian species.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video