What Did Dinosaurs Really Look Like? A Talk with Tess Gallagher

Many believe that we will never know what dinosaurs looked like, but in truth, hundreds of fossilized skin from dinosaurs have been discovered, providing a glimpse into the living past. Tess Gallagher's discovery and research of Diplodocus skin completely changed our understanding of how these long-necked animals looked. Dinosaurs like Brontosaurus and its kin were not covered in leathery elephant skin as is popularly depicted in movies and TV, but instead were highly textured and scaly like crocodiles. In this talk, Tess Gallagher will tell you what Diplodocus looked like and discuss the science of dinosaur color patterning.

📅 Date & Time: October 12th at 2pm

📍 Location: EFM Theater, Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

🎟️ Tickets: $10 General Admission | Delaware Valley Paleontological Society (DVPS) $5 Online, $10 at Door | $5 for EFM Members

Please note: Ticket price does not include museum admission.

About the Speaker Tess Gallagher is a leading expert on long-necked dinosaur skin. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Union College (Schenectady, NY) and a master’s degree in Palaeobiology from the University of Bristol, UK. Today, she works at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, where her research spans from the cellular anatomy of dinosaur skin to its coloration and patterning.