No Plain Jane: How a Teenage Tyrannosaur from Montana Became a Part of the Ongoing ‘Nanotyrannus’ Debate

Did a dwarf species of tyrannosaur share Montana's latest Cretaceous ecosystems with Tyrannosaurus rex, or are small tyrannosaur skeletons from the Hell Creek Formation of Montana juveniles? Paleontologist and MOR’s Director of Exhibitions Scott A. Williams shares the history of the controversial Nanotyrannus and how a small tyrannosaur skeleton known as "Jane" fits in.

MOR's Presenting Prehistory: A Paleontology Lecture Series explores recent paleontological findings and current hypotheses as conveyed by scientists actively exploring how life on Earth has changed. Discoveries made by paleontologists continue to shed new light on the planet's deep past and the creatures that arose here.

Refreshments will be provided post-lecture during the speaker meet-and-greet.

Redstart Classroom
Free and open to the public