Jack Horner’s odyssey for Montana dinosaurs
By Dave Reese/Montana Living
The sun is setting over Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir, casting a tangerine glow on the bluffs and sagebrush hills. Boats chug along the reservoir, getting in the last bit of fishing for the day.
Here at Hell Creek, we’re in a world of its own, far from civilization and connected only by a phone line and a dusty rutted road through breaks and draws, the kind of country you’d see in a s western.
But this is home to Jack Horner, arguably one of the world’s foremost experts on dinosaurs. He is here at Hell Creek hunting for dinosaurs in degree heat in the desert of central Montana. Dressed in shorts, t-shirt and an sporting an odobenous growth of facial hair, Horner looks more like a holdout from a Rainbow Family gathering than a scientist out to change the way humans view dinosaurs.
Horner and I meet up at Hell Creek Campground on the south shore of Fort Peck Reservoir. This end of the road campground is about 25 miles north of the small town of Jordan, where the infamous band of Freemen anti-government extremists were held under siege a few years ago.
With the temperatures still in the 90s and the sun j
Digging Dinosaurs: The Search That Unraveled the Mystery of Baby Dinosaurs
John R. Horner. Workman Publishing, $ (pp) ISBN
Possibly the most exciting dinosaur event this century was the discovery of the remains of nests, eggs, babies and juveniles of the hadrosaur family at the Willow Creek anticline in central Montana. In this book, paleontologist Jack Horner, who uncovered these treasures in , takes us along to the dig, where he continues to work today; his coauthor is science writer James Gorman, who followed Horner through a season's excavations. Further exploration indicated that the hadrosaurs nested in colonies, traveled in herds and were probably warm-blooded. For the first time, scientists had evidence of dinosaur family and social life. After telling how he found the first site, Horner guides us through the landscape of 80 million years ago, painting a vivid portrait of dinosaurian life; he offers a plausible explanation of how the group at this location perished. Dinosaur buffs will revel in these discoveries. Photos and line drawings. BOMC alternate. (Dec.)
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Unraveling The Life And Legacy Of Jack Horner
Jack Horner, a name synonymous with paleontology, has captured the imagination of many through his groundbreaking discoveries and captivating stories about dinosaurs. His journey from a young boy fascinated by fossils to a leading figure in his field is a testament to perseverance and passion. As a curator and professor, Horner has not only advanced our understanding of prehistoric life but has also inspired generations to explore the wonders of science. With a career spanning several decades, he has made significant contributions to the study of dinosaurs, including the discovery of essential fossils that have reshaped our understanding of these ancient creatures. This article delves into the life, work, and impact of Jack Horner, revealing the man behind the discoveries.
Born in a small town, Jack Horner's early life was marked by a deep fascination with the natural world, particularly dinosaurs. His relentless curiosity led him to pursue a career in paleontology, where he would go on to make some of the most significant discoveries in the field. Horner's contributions have not only enhanced scientific knowledge but have also s
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Dr. John &#;Jack&#; R. Horner (born June 15th, ) is an American paleontologist, renowned the world over for his innovative dinosaur research, spanning topics as diverse as hadrosaur family nurturing habits, whether Tyrannosaurus rex was a hunter or scavenger, and even the possibility of re-creating non-avian dinosaurs by modifying the genetics of the contemporary chicken. Famous for his discovery of Maiasaura and extensive studies of the so-called “Egg Mountain” in Montana, Dr. Horner is the Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies. He was also a paleontological consultant for all three of the Jurassic Park films, as well as the inspiration for the character of Dr. Alan Grant in both the film and novel.
In , Jack Horner is mentioned by Dr. Ellie Sattler as she explains to a possible editor or friend that she &#;won&#;t lose the Jack Horner quote&#; in the last chapter of her upcoming book. Horner also had a brief cameo in as a dinosaur trainer in Owen Grady&#;s Raptor Training paddock.
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