RESEARCH NEWS
Miocene Carnivores
During the 1930s-40s, large numbers of fossils were excavated by WPA workers. Hundreds of bones of Miocene animals collected at that time are still being added to the collections today. More »
DATABASE NEWS
Update
The Vertebrate Paleontology Database at UNSM is an ongoing project supported by the National Science Foundation and currently contains over 20,000 cataloged specimens. UNSM VP Database »RESOURCES
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Nebraska County Fossils  The Research Collections of the State Museum hold more than 1.5 million fossil specimens from every corner of Nebraska. Did sabertoothed cats roam your neighborhood? How about giant sea lizards or mammoths? Explore your county » |
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A Mesozoic Plesiosaur  Follow the discovery of a Mesozoic plesiosaur fossil excavated in Nebraska. Read about its discovery and view a photojournal with scenes from dig site to research lab. More » |
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Nebraska Feature Fossils  Virtually every vertebrate fossil collected is scientifically important, but a few are also remarkably fascinating. Experience the thrill of discovery and gain insight into the science of paleontologic research. More » |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Curator & Assistant Professor:
Ross Secord, (402) 472-2661
Emeritus Curator & Professor:
Robert M. Hunt, Jr., (402) 472-2650
Emeritus Curator & Professor:
Mike Voorhies, (402) 472-2654
Collection Manager:
George Corner, (402) 472-2657
Preparators:
Greg Brown, (402) 472-2657
Rob Skolnick, (402) 472-2657
Ellen Stepleton, (402) 472-2657
Highway Salvage Paleontology:
Shane Tucker, (402) 472-2657
Address:
W436 Nebraska Hall
University of Nebraska State Museum
University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0514 USA
Fax: (402) 472-8949
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Scientific Name: Sunkahetanka geringensis Common Name: Family: Canidae Geologic Age: Collected: 1931 |
