Paleontology

The cast of the mosasaur Gnathomortis stadtmani's bones kept here at Brigham Young University's Eyring Science Center is getting its shot at fame from this new article. This huge prehistoric lizard was recently renamed after a new investigation into the structure of its jaws.

An article recently published in nature discusses Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase reserves being reversed, ensuring preservation for further studying. Professor Brooks Britt is a member of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee and was interviewed for this article.