What is a Horseshoe Crab?
Nevada was once largely covered in water, which is why the state’s fossil is a prehistoric marine animal called an Ichthyosaur (genus...
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Aug 18, 20201 min read
Backyard fossil mystery explored by Las Vegas paleontologist
Tom Gordon of Carson City didn’t expect his backyard to become an excavation site when he starting planting trees this summer, but that’s wh
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Aug 14, 20201 min read
Ice Age fossils discovered in Carson City – Video
Steve Rowland, paleontologist and professor of geology at UNLV, discusses the Ice Age fossils recently extracted from private property in Ca
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Aug 13, 20200 min read
Trove of Ice Age fossils found in Carson City backyard now at Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Tom Gordon of Carson City, Nev. was digging a trench for a water line in his backyard when he began to find bones that turned out to be the
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Aug 10, 20203 min read
Trove of Ice Age Fossils Found in Carson City Backyard Now at Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Tom Gordon of Carson City, NV was digging a trench in his backyard when he found bones that turned out to be musk ox fossils now at LVNHM
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Aug 10, 20200 min read
Trove of Ice Age fossils found in Carson City backyard now at Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Rowland added that the animal whose bones most closely match the shapes of the Carson City bones, is a musk ox-a long-haired, cow-like anima
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Jul 30, 20201 min read
Hobbled by the Pandemic, These Local Cultural Organizations Find Creative Ways to Stay Connected
Here’s what some such local entities are doing to stay connected to their patrons during these crazy times. (Needless to say, all of them co
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Jul 17, 20200 min read
#DinoTracker now LVNHM staffer
We're excited to share that long-time LVNHM Research Associate, Dr. Steve Rowland, joined our team this week in a new role: Lab Manager!
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Jul 16, 20201 min read
Nevada Humanities awards $368,873 to 46 orgs
According to a July 15 press release, Nevada Humanities distributed $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants to 46 cultural organizations in Nev
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Jul 16, 20201 min read
13 Things To Do This Week In Las Vegas For July 17-23
7. Head to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and discover the wonders of the world. The new “In The Dark” exhibit features caves, the dee
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Jul 9, 20201 min read
Traveling exhibit at Natural History Museum explores darkness
A traveling exhibit that was meant to bring “darkness” to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum back in March is now open at the downtown mus
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Jul 5, 20201 min read
Las Vegas Natural History Museum Opens Summer Traveling Exhibit, In The Dark
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum (LVNHM), located at 900 Las Vegas Boulevard in the downtown Las Vegas cultural corridor, announces the
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Jun 27, 20201 min read
Las Vegas Natural History Museum providing touchless interaction for new exhibit
New innovative digital representations of dinosaurs are being featured in a brand-new exhibit at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.
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Jun 26, 20203 min read
Digital Dinos Exhibit Provides Touchless Interaction at Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Digital Dinos Exhibit Provides Touchless Interaction at Las Vegas Natural History Museum
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Jun 19, 20201 min read
Findlay Automotive Group Supports Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Findlay Automotive group became a T. rex Museum Partner at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, donating $10,000 to support education.
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Jun 18, 20202 min read
Findlay Automotive Group Supports Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Findlay Automotive group became a T. rex Museum Partner at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, donating $10,000 to support education
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Jun 18, 20201 min read
Findlay Automotive Group Supports Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Findlay Automotive group became a T. rex Museum Partner at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, donating $10,000 to support education.
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Jun 12, 20200 min read
Dr. Lauren Parry Recognized by Sen. Jacky Rosen as June's Nevada Woman in STEM
June’s Nevada Woman in STEM is Lauren Parry, the Natural History Collections Manager at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum!
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Jun 11, 20200 min read
Findlay Auto is doing their part to support the LV Natural History Museum
Findlay Auto has made a $10,000 donation to the museum
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Jun 9, 20200 min read
Las Vegas Natural History Museum Reopens, Roaring into Summer with Family Fun
Kate Porter joins KTNV Morning Blend to discuss three exciting exhibits, opening at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum summer 2020.
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