Everything Dinosaur team members Mike and Sue recently welcomed a very special visitor. Nine-year-old Alex called in with his mum, Lisa, to talk about prehistoric animals. Alex brought along some of his favourite prehistoric creatures. These included Allosaurus, Spinosaurus, Deinosuchus and the famous pterosaur Pteranodon. Despite being just nine years old, Alex demonstrated remarkable knowledge.  We are passionate about inspiring young palaeontologists and encouraging their enthusiasm for prehistoric life.

Our thanks to Alex for his wonderful drawing of a Protoceratops and the giant temnospondyl Koolasuchus. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Furthermore, Alex had plenty of questions for Mike and Sue. The Everything Dinosaur team members did their best to answer them.

Mike commented:

“It was wonderful to meet Alex. His knowledge and enthusiasm were tremendous. We certainly had to think carefully about some of his questions!”

Favourite Prehistoric Animals

During the conversation, Alex turned the tables on Mike and Sue. He wanted to know which prehistoric animals they liked best.

Mike chose Protoceratops, the famous “first horned face” from the Late Cretaceous of Asia. Sue opted for something rather more unusual – Koolasuchus.

Sue explained:

“I have always liked Koolasuchus because it looks so weird. Besides, how could you resist a prehistoric animal with such a ‘cool’ name?”

A few days later, the Everything Dinosaur team received a wonderful surprise. Alex had created drawings of both Protoceratops and Koolasuchus. He also sent Mike and Sue a lovely thank-you card.

The drawings were greatly appreciated and are a wonderful reminder of Alex’s visit.

The thank you card sent to Everything Dinosaur by Alex and his mum. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Inspiring Young Palaeontologists

Everything Dinosaur is passionate about young people and encouraging their interest in natural history. Meeting enthusiastic youngsters such as Alex makes that commitment especially rewarding. After all, today’s dinosaur enthusiasts could become tomorrow’s palaeontologists, researchers, museum curators and science communicators.

Mike added:

“Alex’s drawings were fantastic, and we were delighted to receive them. We hope he continues to enjoy learning about prehistoric life. Perhaps one day he will be making remarkable fossil discoveries of his own.”

Thank you, Alex, for the wonderful drawings – and keep asking those questions!

The multi-award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Models of Protoceratops and Koolasuchus.