Stephanie Drumheller
@uglyfossils.bsky.social
Studying the evolution of archosaurs and their behaviors, one ugly fossil at a time. she/her
From what I've seen, the anatomy is garbage, but so are the landscapes, the plants, just everything.
February 15, 2026 at 2:22 AM
From what I've seen, the anatomy is garbage, but so are the landscapes, the plants, just everything.
To smooth over any hard feelings about the vertebrate-centric posts:
February 13, 2026 at 3:42 AM
To smooth over any hard feelings about the vertebrate-centric posts:
Not much in the way of mummies I'm afraid, but there have been some arguments put forth for sensory whiskers and the like based on bony features.
February 12, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Not much in the way of mummies I'm afraid, but there have been some arguments put forth for sensory whiskers and the like based on bony features.
I'm going to empty out the gift shop of Drumheller-branded merch, like a conplete dork.
February 11, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I'm going to empty out the gift shop of Drumheller-branded merch, like a conplete dork.
The Royal Tyrrell has a LOT of gorgeous dino mummies.
February 11, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The Royal Tyrrell has a LOT of gorgeous dino mummies.
Did someone say dinosaur skin?
February 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Did someone say dinosaur skin?
Reposted by Stephanie Drumheller
There’s more to know, but you can get caught up with this paper by @uglyfossils.bsky.social @boydpaleo.bsky.social et al.
Biostratinomic alterations of an Edmontosaurus “mummy” reveal a pathway for soft tissue preservation without invoking “exceptional conditions”
Removal or protection from biostratinomic agents of decomposition, such as predators and scavengers, is widely seen as a requirement for high-quality preservation of soft tissues in the fossil record....
journals.plos.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
There’s more to know, but you can get caught up with this paper by @uglyfossils.bsky.social @boydpaleo.bsky.social et al.