How can a paleontologist look at the remains of dinosaurs, particularly bones, and learn all this information?

To help us answer this question, let’s take a look at some animals that are still alive — animals we know quite a bit about — and see what we can learn from their bones.

Focus Wild Arizona Activity Sheets: From 2006-2013, each issue of the Department’s Arizona Wildlife Views magazine featured a new education article. These articles were intended for younger children and include some vocabulary and a fun activity. All of these articles are now available on our website.