The Discovery, Life and Death of a Dinosaur Called "Shady"

Hear about the discovery of “Shady,” a 66-million-year-old Triceratops found in the Badlands of South Dakota. A rancher’s chance discovery in 2019 led to a multi-year excavation revealing one of the most complete Triceratops fossils ever found. Presented by David Schmidt with the Missouri Dinosaur and Paleontology Center. Suggested for ages 10-adult.

Hear about the discovery of “Shady,” a 66-million-year-old Triceratops found in the Badlands of South Dakota. Learn how a rancher’s chance discovery in 2019 led to a multi-year excavation revealing one of the most complete Triceratops fossils ever found. The talk highlights the careful dig process and clues about Shady’s life and death. Presented by David Schmidt, Missouri Dinosaur and Paleontology Center. A part of our Summer Reading program, "Unearth a Story."™

Suggested for ages 10-adult.

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