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Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs

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Scientists approach a cliff dwelling in Bears EarsFrom the Blog
Posted May 17th

The Ecological Legacy of Bears Ears

Indigenous subsistence of the Bears Ears region modified the landscape, leaving ecological legacies that persist today.
An artist's depiction of Allosaurus jimmadseni, showing the prominent ornaments on the dinosaur's snout and in front of its eyes.From the Blog
Posted May 11th

Skull Secrets Distinguish Utah's Newest Dinosaur

Utah was home to two Allosaurus species. How can you tell them apart?
A dark brown trilobite on tan rock. The trilobote has a semi-circular head followed by a segmented body.From the Blog
Posted May 3rd

Fantastic Fossils Reveal Utah's Cambrian World

Fossils from a BLM collection have vastly expanded our understanding of early animal life.

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