Tag Archives: Houston Museum of Natural Science

Allosaurus Roar’s Fossil of the Month: Didelphodon

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

Mammals lived during the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs ruled the earth, but they were relatively small, never growing much larger than a modern opossum.  Because many early mammals were small and likely nocturnal, for years Mesozoic mammals have been portrayed … Continue reading →

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Allosaurus Roar’s Top Dozen Dimetrodon Displays

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

Dimetrodon is one of the most recognizable and fascinating prehistoric animals, and a favorite of many dinosaur fans who learned early on that despite its frequent inclusion in dinosaur books and toy playsets, Dimetrodon was NOT a dinosaur!

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Allosaurus Roar Review: Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

The Houston Museum of Natural Science has long been considered a world-class museum, it is one of the largest and most well-attended museums in the United States. Paleontology and dinosaurs, however, were historically good but not great–Houston had a nice … Continue reading →

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Allosaurus Roar’s Top Twenty-Five Dinosaur Museums in North America

Posted on March 14, 2016 by

There are so many great dinosaur museums in North America…but which ones are truly the most spectacular and absolutely must-visit places for the dinosaur lover?  Naturally, this list is completely subjective.  Allosaurus Roar has visited all of these museums and … Continue reading →

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