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In this episode, Erik Crawford explores the BYU Museum of Paleontology, showcasing Utah's dinosaur research and fossil discoveries.

🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the BYU Museum of Paleontology (Located in Provo Utah) to explore one of Utah’s incredible centers for dinosaur research, fossils, and prehistoric discoveries!The BYU Museum of Paleontology is home to an amazing collection of dinosaur specimens, with displays showcasing the incredible diversity of life that once roamed the Jurassic and Cretaceous landscapes of Utah.Join me as I explore the museum, check out the unique exhibits, and discover the fossils that help scientists piece together the story of ancient ecosystems.One of the highlights of the visit was seeing the incredible dinosaur displays — including the famous Torvosaurus — a massive Jurassic predator that helps show just how diverse and fascinating Utah’s prehistoric world was.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the BYU Museum of Paleontology🦕 Incredible dinosaur skeletons and fossil displays🔬 Learning about Utah’s prehistoric ecosystems🦴 Seeing unique museum exhibits and discoveries🌎 Another stop on the Western Dino Road TripUtah is one of the greatest places on Earth for dinosaur discoveries, and the BYU Museum of Paleontology shows just how…

People in this episode

Host: Erik Crawford

Topics covered

• paleontology
• dinosaur research
• fossils
• prehistoric ecosystems
• museum exhibits
• Utah's dinosaurs

Keywords

• paleontology
• dinosaurs
• fossils
• museum
• Utah
• Jurassic
• Cretaceous
• Torvosaurus
• prehistoric

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BYU Museum of Paleontology

Books & works: Torvosaurus

Places: Provo Utah, Utah

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