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- The Geology department of the University of Alberta began this collection in 1920. The famous dinosaur hunter, George Sternberg, collected some of the fossils. Fossil reptiles, fish, birds and animals are all on display. In all, some 44,000 specimens are catalogued. Aside from its museum duties, Laboratory for Vertebrate Paleontology prepares specimens and carries out ongoing research. This is a must see if you have any interest in archeology, fossils, and natural history.
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- William Havrelak Park Road Northwest
- Z-423 Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
- Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9
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