Musings and Ravings

I've fallen woefully behind on some of the dinosaur and palaeontology news, so a bit of catch-up today.

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This new pterosaur had a snaggletooth jaw and smile.

Palaeo Profile: Pangu's Wing

How is a convicted fossil thief allowed to dig up dinosaurs? This is shameful, and underscores the problem of money-driven digs.

Is Nate Murphy Holding a Dinosaur for Ransom?

Andrew A. Farke writes how a little dinosaur chewed like a rodent.

Chew on This! Mammal Mastication for Small Dinosaur

Palaeontologists announce the most ancient megamouth shark yet discovered.

Palaeo Profile: The Dawn Megamouth

Hunting dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures isn't kid stuff.

Want to Go Hunting for Dinosaur Bones? Here’s What to Expect

You can change the world if you're big and stompy. Dinosaurs were ancient ecosystem engineers.

Dinosaurs Literally Reshaped the Planet

What prehistoric creature was eating birds but leaving the feet behind?

Why One of the World's Best Fossil Sites is Full of Severed Bird Feet

Newly-discovered marsupial lion was the size of a kitten.

Palaeo Profile: The Micro Lion

We continue on with RPGaDay in August, this year hosted by BrigadeCon.



Day 17 - What fictional character would best fit in your group?

And here I thought yesterday's question about a historical figure at the gaming table was tough! Truth be told, I don't think I actually have a fictional character in mind that I'd want to game with at the table. That said, because I'm gearing up for the Polaris RPG these days and am quite psyched to run the game, I'd love to see either Captain Nemo (of the Nautilus fame) or perhaps Admiral Harriman Nelson¹ at the gaming table. Playing Polaris, of course.


¹ And if you can guess where this character comes from, I'll give you bonus points. See the comments at some point for the correct answer (unless someone guesses first).