The University of Wyoming Geological Museum in Laramie supports academic programs, scientific research and public education. It is overseen by the Department of Geology and Geophysics in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The UW Geological Museum is located on the northwest campus near the corner of 9th and Lewis, along with the S.H. Knight Geology and attached Earth Sciences Buildings, the Wyoming Geological Survey, and the new Berry Center for Biodiversity.

Department of Geology and Geophysics Allosaurus "Different Lizard" Geologic Time: Late Jurassic, ~145 to 155 million years ago. Geographic Range: Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Oklahoma. Adult Weight: 1.5 - 2 tons Adult Length: 30 - 40 ft long Habitat: Plains and lowlands Diet: Meat

Department of Geology and Geophysics. 1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3006. Laramie, WY 82071. Phone: 307-766-2646. Email: [email protected]

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Department of Geology and Geophysics Apatosaurus. Geologic Age: Late Jurassic, ~145 to 155 million years ago. Rock Unit: Morrison Formation. Geographic range: Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Oklahoma. Adult size: Up to 80 ft (25 m) in length. Adult weight: Up to 30 tons. Diet: plants. Habitat: Lowland floodplains

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Triceratops is the official state dinosaur of Wyoming. Wyoming is the only state that has both a state dinosaur and a state fossil (Knightia, a fish).

Diatryma was first discovered in Wyoming by Edward Drinker Cope in 1876. The Greek name Diatryma, which literally means "through a hole," was deduced for this bird because of its large foramina (perforations) that penetrate some of the foot bones.

Department of Geology and Geophysics Tyrannosaurus rex. Geologic Age: Late Cretaceous, ~65 to 70 million years ago. Rock Units: Lance and Hell Creek Formations. Geographic Range: Western Interior of North America. Adult Length: 15 meters. Adult Height: 6 meters. Adult Weight: 7 tons. Diet: Meat. Habitat: Lowland floodplains