Jack Horner (paleontologist)

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Jack Horner
Born (1946-06-15) June 15, 1946 (age 77)
CitizenshipUnited States of America
Alma materUniversity of Montana
SpouseVanessa Shiann Weaver
AwardsRomer-Simpson Medal (2013)
Scientific career
FieldsPaleontology
InstitutionsMuseum of the Rockies

John R. "Jack" Horner is an American paleontologist. He discovered and named Maiasaura. He also showed for the first time that some dinosaurs cared for their young. Horner also served as the technical advisor for all of the Jurassic Park films.[1][2] He served in the Vietnam War.

References[change | change source]

  1. Sogard, Melissa (2007). "John R. "Jack" Horner, Paleontologist". Fact Monster Database. Pearson Education, Inc. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  2. "Digging for Dino Eggs With Famed Paleontologist Jack Horner". Wired Magazine. 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2015.