Dinosaur National Monument: Geology & Dinosaurs with Paleontologist ReBecca Hunt-Foster

In this episode, I sit down with paleontologist Rebecca Hunt-Foster at Dinosaur National Monument to explore one of the most fascinating fossil landscapes in North America. We discuss the geology that shaped the monument, the incredible dinosaurs that once roamed the region, and what life looked like in this ancient ecosystem roughly 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period.Rebecca also shares insights into her career path in paleontology, her work with the National Park Service, and what it’s like studying fossils and ancient environments in the American West.The Geology of Dinosaur National Monument How the rock layers at Dinosaur National Monument were formed  Why the Morrison Formation is one of the most important dinosaur-bearing formations in the world  Ancient rivers, floodplains, and environmental conditions during the Jurassic  How geologists and paleontologists interpret ancient landscapes from rock and fossil evidence Dinosaurs of the Jurassic The major dinosaur species discovered in the region  Giant sauropods and massive predators that lived in the ecosystem  Fossil discoveries that made Dinosaur National Monument famous  What these animals can tell us about evolution and prehistoric ecosystems Reconstructing a 150-Million-Year-Old Ecosystem What the climate and vegetation looked like during the Late Jurassic  Ancient waterways and seasonal environments  Other animals that shared the ecosystem with dinosaurs  How scientists piece together food webs and habitats from fossil evidence If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow dinosaur and geology enthusiasts.______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com