r/Naturewasmetal • u/aquilasr • 6h ago

A museum display of Shonisaurus sikanniensis, at 69 feet long perhaps the largest known ichthyosaur and marine reptile until the description of Ichthyotitan

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u/SmaugTheMagnificent- 3h ago

This is the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.

An absolutely magnificent facility.

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u/grandpawalt 3h ago

Incredible museum and area!!

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u/DTBlasterworks 3h ago

One day I will make the trip to Tyrell… one day

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u/NeverUp_NeverIn 3h ago

Sometimes I take for granted that I grew up so close to this facility. Hope you’re able to make it one day. It truly is amazing!

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u/SmaugTheMagnificent- 3h ago

I've regained a lot of the love for Drum now that my daughter is a dinosaur nerd too. Three hour drive? You bet, let's go today!

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u/Ariandrin 3h ago

The Tyrell is one of my favourite places ever!

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u/TheOneTrueSuperJesus 3h ago

Is S. siakanniensis Shonisaurus or Shastasaurus? I know that's kind of been up for debate for a while now, but as far as I'm aware it was still being referred to Shastasaurus.

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u/Cool-Medicine-1344 2h ago

Hey I was there on Saturday!

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u/realmer17 2h ago

em... idk if you guys notice but that's a rock/j

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u/Ratat0sk42 3h ago

Ah yes. Royal Tyrell. Alberta's redeeming quality.

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u/Cool-Medicine-1344 2h ago

Feel free to go away

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u/Ratat0sk42 2h ago

Sorry if I came across too mean. I'm from BC and I'm used to having a friendly teasing contest with the Albertans I know. 

Unfortunately tone doesn't carry on text and I'm not smart enough to account for that.