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Pioneering Paleontologist Philip Currie Reflects on Incomplete Dinosaur History

At 75, Currie continues to unearth fossils, hoping to find a complete Troodon formosus specimen in Alberta.

  • Philip Currie, a renowned paleontologist and inspiration for 'Jurassic Park,' remains active in fossil hunting at 75.
  • Currie dreams of discovering a complete specimen of Troodon formosus, known for its intelligence and forward-facing eyes.
  • The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Alberta celebrates its 10th anniversary with the exhibition of a large pachyrhinosaurous skull.
  • Currie's career has spanned decades, contributing to museums worldwide and advancing dinosaur research significantly.
  • The evolution of paleontology has been influenced by popular culture, notably 'Jurassic Park,' which highlighted the field's multidisciplinary nature.
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