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12 Aug 20253 Mar 2026 James Ronan Badlands Dinosaur Museum, ceratopsian, Daspletosaurus, Dinosaurs, Education, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Gorgosaurus, Hadrosaurs, Judith River Formation, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Science Writing, The Palaeo Minute, Theropod, Unlock Dino Insights

Unveiling Prehistoric Treasures in The Judith River Formation in Montana

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!

Step into Montana’s Late Cretaceous wilderness, where dreams came true and 79-million-year-old fossils saw daylight again. In this edition of The Palaeo Minute, I take you behind the scenes of my fossil-hunting adventure in the Judith River Formation where ancient environments, incredible discoveries, and a lifelong dream came to life. I hope you enjoy the insights from the field and a closer look at this remarkable chapter in palaeontological exploration.

This edition explores:

My Fossil Fieldwork in Montana: Digging deep into natural history!
Excavating Dinosaur Fossils: The discoveries I made & the skills I gained.
Step into the Late Cretaceous: Exploring this fossil rich site’s incredible dinosaur biodiversity.
A Glimpse into a Lost World: The palaeoenvironment where dinosaurs thrived 79–75 million years ago.

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5 Jul 20258 Feb 2026 James Ronan Albertosaurus, Daspletosaurus, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Gorgosaurus, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Tarbosaurus, The Palaeo Minute, Theropod, Tyrannosaurid, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Unlock Dino Insights

The Secrets of Tyrannosaurs: Growth, Dominance, and Evolution

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

This is the final free sample edition of The Palaeo Minute. To unlock the full archive and future editions, subscribe here. This edition gives you a taste of the storytelling, research insights, and fieldwork‑driven commentary you will find in every paid issue.

Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your one-stop dispatch from the fossil frontier. In this thunderous edition I spotlight the mascot of the newsletter delving into the life and growth of tyrannosaurs, from their evolution to their ontogeny (development). Get ready for the latest palaeobiology insights and fossil-fuelled discoveries, all packed into one mighty read.

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5 Jul 20252 Mar 2026 James Ronan Curiosity, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Learning, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Prehistory, science, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

Welcome to The Palaeo Minute: Your Source for Prehistoric Knowledge!

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

This is one of the two free sample editions of The Palaeo Minute. To unlock the full archive and future editions, subscribe here. This edition gives you a taste of the storytelling, research insights, and fieldwork‑driven commentary you will find in every paid issue.

Explore the depths of the Mesozoic Era, one discovery at a time. Uncover the stories, science, and symbolism behind The Palaeo Minute.

Welcome to this FREE edition of The Palaeo Minute, the official palaeontology newsletter for my website! Join me on a journey through prehistoric discoveries as I share what you can expect from The Palaeo Minute and the exciting palaeontological path ahead.

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11 Jun 202510 Feb 2026 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Education, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World 10th Anniversary, Natural History, Palaeontology, Prehistory, science

Jurassic World: A Decade of Dinosaur Impact

A decade ago, Jurassic World roared onto the big screen, breathing new life into a beloved franchise and reigniting global dinosaur fever. Months of teasers, set images, and interviews sent anticipation soaring, but few could have predicted just how monumental its success would be.

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5 Jun 20256 Feb 2026 James Ronan Andrew Cohen, BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Book, Book Review, Dean Lomax, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Helen Thomas, Kirsty Wilson, Natural History, Nizar Ibrahim, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs 2025 Companion Book Review

Here is my review of the official companion book to Walking With Dinosaurs 2025, Walking With Dinosaurs: Uncovering the Secret Stories of Prehistoric Life.

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28 May 20256 Feb 2026 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fieldwork, Fluvial Processes, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Natural History, Nizar Ibrahim, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs 2025 Review: A Revival of Science and Storytelling

Here’s my review on the long-awaited revival of the Walking With franchise, Walking With Dinosaurs 2025.

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10 Apr 20256 Feb 2026 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Geology, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, PBS, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs Returns: Exciting Trailer Revealed

In this article I cover the new official trailer for Walking With Dinosaurs a new reimagining of the iconic 1999 dinosaur documentary series.

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7 Apr 20255 Jun 2025 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Geology, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs Trailer Teased

In this article I cover the latest details surrounding the upcoming dinosaur documentary series Walking With Dinosaurs. Could a trailer be dropping sometime this week? Find out below!

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17 Mar 20256 Feb 2026 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs 2025: Potential Release Date and Book Details

In this article I cover the new BBC series of Walking With Dinosaurs, the upcoming companion book by DK Books and when we can expect the series to hit our screens.

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26 Nov 202418 Dec 2025 James Ronan Apple TV +, BBC Natural History Unit, David Attenborough, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistoric Planet, Prehistoric Planet The Official Podcast

Exciting News: Prehistoric Planet’s Immersive Experience in 2025

In this article I cover the news of Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs a new upcoming immersive experience for the public, which is releasing in the summer of 2025.

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