Exhibit Spotlight: Allosaurus fragilis
Let’s check out Utah’s state fossil, Allosaurus. We have a bunch of these guys in the park, so it’s an important one to know at any time. Allosaurus fossils have taught us more about dinosaurs in general than almost any other dinosaur. These fossils represent a nearly complete set of growth stages from possible egg-bound embryos to full adulthood. The great number of fossils from a wide variety of circumstances helps scientists study these animals as both individuals (Big Al,