References
Reference
Hutt, Steve (1998) Find them, dig them up - then what do we do with them?; British Dinosaurs, Their life and times. One-day conference, 17th Oct 1998, Abstracts,
Find them, dig them up - then what do we do with them?
Principal Author
Steve Hutt
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Conference Abstracts Volume
Journal
British Dinosaurs, Their life and times. One-day conference, 17th Oct 1998, Abstracts
Abstract
Finding dinosaur bones is very little different from any fossil hunt It's not very scientific although it does help tremendously to have an understanding of earth sciences. What is essential is the ability to understand the geology of wherever you choose to hunt, patience and physical endurance.
The last attribute becomes particularly relevant once you have found your dinosaur fossil and attempt to uncover what may be a large, complicated skeleton broken into many pieces. During this talk we look at various excavations.
Cleaning, repair and preservation (1,reparation) are also challenging tasks, suited only to certain types of people (1am not one of them). At the same stage the excavator, curator or whatever must decide what happens to the dinosaur. If it's unique (and if he has time) then research and publication is the goal and perhaps eventual display. If of second rate importance then storage is required or perhaps display.
We explore these issues and how museum curators may at times fall short of public expectations.
The last attribute becomes particularly relevant once you have found your dinosaur fossil and attempt to uncover what may be a large, complicated skeleton broken into many pieces. During this talk we look at various excavations.
Cleaning, repair and preservation (1,reparation) are also challenging tasks, suited only to certain types of people (1am not one of them). At the same stage the excavator, curator or whatever must decide what happens to the dinosaur. If it's unique (and if he has time) then research and publication is the goal and perhaps eventual display. If of second rate importance then storage is required or perhaps display.
We explore these issues and how museum curators may at times fall short of public expectations.
Language
English