Now Open at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
A new and unique exhibit showcasing the science and technology used to unlock the Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy is open to visitors at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. The exhibit features some never before seen images of the dinosaur mummy and tells the story of the ground-breaking research conducted on this amazing fossil. CLICK HERE to visit the Las Vegas Natural History Museum web site and plan your visit.
The World's First Dinosaur in the Flesh!
What is a Dinosaur Mummy? It is a dinosaur that died and then, before
it fossilized, it became a mummy. Very
few dinosaurs actually became fossils, and of the many thousands of dinosaur
fossils that have been discovered in the last 200 years, only a few mummified
before they became fossilized. And of
those very few, only one is known to have had its entire body preserved both as
a mummy and then a fossil. That single
dinosaur is Leonardo, one of the most important dinosaur discoveries of all
time. To learn more about other mummy
dinosaurs, click here.
As you read the story of Leonardo, you will find not just an interesting story about dinosaurs, but one of how science and scientists work. More than 100 people helped discover Leonardo and the many questions about dinosaurs that he was able to answer. And, like any good story, there are mysteries and even some heartbreaks. In fact, more than a few of the many people on the Leonardo team think that, like some Egyptian mummies, Leonardo had his own Curse of the Mummy!
You can read Leonardo’s story like a book, starting with his discovery, or you can jump around to whatever you find interesting. Along the way, you will learn a lot about science and the scientific method. If you are a parent or teacher, take a look at some of the teaching tools we provide. These are designed to give you a start on discussing science, dinosaurs and natural history. And keep checking back, we will be adding lots more to the site!
You might want to start out by looking at what is a dinosaur mummy. Wherever you go on our site, and whatever your interests, we hope you have fun and learn something new! To learn how to become a Dinosaur Mummy in 9 Easy Steps, Click Here
Much of the incredibly realistic artwork on this site is by paleoartist Julius Csotonyi. His wonderful illustrations can be seen at www.csotonyi.com
As you read the story of Leonardo, you will find not just an interesting story about dinosaurs, but one of how science and scientists work. More than 100 people helped discover Leonardo and the many questions about dinosaurs that he was able to answer. And, like any good story, there are mysteries and even some heartbreaks. In fact, more than a few of the many people on the Leonardo team think that, like some Egyptian mummies, Leonardo had his own Curse of the Mummy!
You can read Leonardo’s story like a book, starting with his discovery, or you can jump around to whatever you find interesting. Along the way, you will learn a lot about science and the scientific method. If you are a parent or teacher, take a look at some of the teaching tools we provide. These are designed to give you a start on discussing science, dinosaurs and natural history. And keep checking back, we will be adding lots more to the site!
You might want to start out by looking at what is a dinosaur mummy. Wherever you go on our site, and whatever your interests, we hope you have fun and learn something new! To learn how to become a Dinosaur Mummy in 9 Easy Steps, Click Here
Much of the incredibly realistic artwork on this site is by paleoartist Julius Csotonyi. His wonderful illustrations can be seen at www.csotonyi.com
Leonardo has been the subject of several film and documentary projects, including the award-winning Discovery Channel documentary, Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy. The clip below was the first filming of Leonardo in January, 2003, produced by and courtesy of, MPH Entertainment.
Is There a Prehistoric Curse on the Dinosaur Mummy?
Like King Tut, does Leonardo, the mummy dinosaur, have a curse on it? If you ask some of the people involved with the projects surrounding the fossil and its research, the answer is "YES". To read about some of the strange and tragic events that have "cursed" the dinosaur mummy, CLICK HERE
