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T. Rex and a feathered T. Rex juvenile from the OMSI summer exhibit Dinosaurs Unearthed,
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Stare the mighty T. rex in the
eye this summer at the Oregon
Museum of Science and Industry
(OMSI)—and it might just blink
back. Featuring animatronic dino
saurs and complete skeletons,
Dinosaurs Unearthed uses the
latest in fossil evidence to take a
captivating look at the dinosaurs'
fascinating-and feathered-his
tory.
Set amongst naturalistic indoor
landscapes, 15 animatronic mod
els will challenge guests' under
standing of how their favorite di
nosaurs lived and looked during
prehistoric times. Now believed
to have had feathers, scientists
understand that some dinosaurs
are the ancestors of modern birds.
"Dinosaurs are intriguing sub
jects that provide rich opportuni
ties for science learning," says
Nancy Stueber, OMSI President.
"This exhibition is a tremendous
opportunity to learn about the lat
est scientific findings while ignit
ing our imaginations as the crea
tures seemingly come to life. We
couldn't be more excited."
For many, the exhibition's
feathered Tyrannosaurus rex ju
venile will be the most striking
dinosaur. Long considered the
quintessential reptilian dinosaur
in appearance, scientists believe
the predator may have been cov
ered in downy protofeathers from
the time of its hatching through
adolescence.
Other guests may find the awe
some size of the 15-foot tall
Gigantoraptor to be the biggest
surprise, especially when they re
alize the specimen from which the
model is based had not yet reached
its full size at the time of its death.
Dinosaurs Unearthed is de
signed to appeal to guests of all
ages, capturing the human fasci
nation with dinosaurs at a time in
history whçn paleontologists are
uncovering and identifying new
species at an unprecedented rate.
Dinosaurs Unearthed rungs
through Sept. 2. Admission for
adults is $13; youth (3-13) and
seniors (63+), $9.50. For more in
formation, call 503-797-4000 or
visit omsi.edu.