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Casual Musings

I'd like to write periodically, without a set theme. A column and personal thoughts from the administrator of Dino Tail.

A Visit to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Japan in 2024

2024-09-23

A 5-day, 4-night trip to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. This report covers the newly renovated museum interior and the nearby fossil excavation experience.

Exhibit at the National Museum of Nature and Science

A Visit to the National Museum of Nature and Science - Reservations Required

2020-07-23

The National Museum of Nature and Science has reopened amidst the pandemic. A detailed report on the museum's new reservation system and safety measures.

History of Dinosaur Discovery and Research

2020-03-07

Tracing the progress of dinosaur research from Richard Owen's proposal of "Dinosauria" to the present day.

The Five Mass Extinctions in Earth's History

2014-09-21

An examination of the past mass extinctions known as the "Big Five" and a discussion on the sixth mass extinction, which is said to be ongoing.

The Crisis of the Tyrannosaurus Name Disappearing

2014-08-30

An explanation of the incident where the famous genus name "Tyrannosaurus" was at risk of disappearing due to naming conventions.