Jack Horner (paleontologist)
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.
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| Born | June 15, 1946 |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Spouse | Vanessa Shiann Weaver |
| Awards | Romer-Simpson Medal (2013) |
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| Fields | Paleontology |
| Institutions | Museum of the Rockies |
References
- Sogard, Melissa (2007). "John R. "Jack" Horner, Paleontologist". Fact Monster Database. Pearson Education, Inc. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- "Digging for Dino Eggs With Famed Paleontologist Jack Horner". Wired Magazine. 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
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