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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.