Wednesday in Wyoming - January 25, 2023

 

Let me introduce you to Dee, the Mammoth. He's the largest and most important exhibit at the Tate Geological Museum.

Dee, who was named for backhoe operator Dee Zimmerscheid who discovered his bones while preparing an oil well pad, lived around 11,600 years ago. That's an impressive statistic. Just as impressive is that scientists estimate that Dee was between 65 and 70 years old when he died -- quite old for a dinosaur.

I hope you've enjoyed this month's look at one of the small but important Wyoming museums and that you'll come back next month for more Wednesday in Wyoming posts.

Wednesday in Wyoming - January 18, 2023

 

Now, that's one animal I wouldn't want to meet up close and personal. Those sabre teeth look dangerous!

This is only one of the many interesting exhibits at Casper College's Tate Geological Museum.

Wednesday in Wyoming - January 11, 2023

 

Are you taller than an ancient turtle nicknamed Pancake? That's the question visitors find at the entrance to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - January 4, 2023

 

Are you fascinated by dinosaurs? If so, the Tate Geological Museum, which is part of Casper College, is the place for you. In addition to this obviously fake (but oh so cute) baby dinosaur, they have real ones ... or at least the fossilized remains of real ones.