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🦖💚 There’s one thing we DID know: We’re really going to miss Dr. Liam! After countless fossils, dinosaurs, surprising discoveries and plenty of things that made us say “I Didn’t Know That!”, our favorite friendly neighborhood paleontologist @brontonorris is heading off on a brand-new adventure. Of course, we couldn’t let him leave without one final lesson, so Dr. Liam turned the tables and put OUR prehistoric knowledge to the test with the I Didn’t Know That Game Show! 🦕🧠🏆 Think you know your dinosaurs? Play along with us and test YOUR knowledge! Head to the link in our bio to watch the full game show and see if you can beat Trevor and Sierra’s scores. 👀 Liam, thank you for making learning ridiculously fun, for always being game for our silliness and for becoming such a special part of our We Are Austin family. We can’t wait to see what you unearth in this next chapter. ❤️ And remember, friends: @texassciencemuseum isn’t going anywhere! Go explore, get curious and keep saying, “I didn’t know that!” 🔎🦴✨ taken in We Are Austin by @brontonorris
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⛏️ We’re digging into Texas history! What’s the difference between archeology and paleontology, and what should you do if you uncover an artifact? 🤔 Dr. Liam Norris (@brontonorris) from the @texassciencemuseum and State Archeologist Brad Jones from @txhistcomm joined @trevorscottatx and @swaggonerrr for a new “I Didn’t Know That” ahead of the Texas Archeology Fair on Sept. 26! 🦣 Ancient animals 🏺 16,000+ years of human history 🪨 Real Texas artifacts 🔎 And one VERY important rule if you find something yourself! Head to the link in bio for our full conversation and everything you need to know before the fair. taken in We Are Austin by @brontonorris
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How did we find the fossils of horses in Texas from millions of years ago, if the iconic Mustangs of the American West are descended from European stock? 🐎 Meet 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴, better known as the Hagerman horse. This four-million-year-old species is the earliest animal confidently placed in the genus 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘶𝘴, which includes today’s horses, donkeys and zebras. Discover how fossils from the Hagerman horse and earlier species such as the three-toed 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘶𝘴 help tell the long evolutionary story of modern horses—on view at Texas Science & Natural History Museum. by @brontonorris
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What the heck even is Godzilla?? A dinosaur? A lizard? An amphibian?? Paleontologist and cosplayer, Dr. Liam Norris (@atxspider) shares his science hot take on the biology of the King of Monsters! Filled during the Mixer for Science-minded Geeks at @comic_con 2026. 🎥: @paleojoh_nny21 Edited by: @meltheinconvenienttruth #SDCC2026 #Godzilla #CosplayForScience #Dinosaurs #Science by @brontonorris
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What can fossilized teeth and bones reveal about Texas bats? 🦇 Dr. John Moretti and Dr. Liam Norris explore why caves preserve so many bat fossils—and how these specimens help researchers investigate changes in bat diversity and distribution over time. Thanks to researchers like Dr. Moretti, the Texas Vertebrate Paleontology Collections, Texas’ leading fossil repository, holds an extensive collection of bat fossils from caves across the state. Learn more about the natural history of bats in our Masters of the Night exhibit. by @brontonorris
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#Dinosaurs have ruled the big screen for more than a century, but just how accurate are Hollywood’s prehistoric superstars? @brontonorris of the @texassciencemuseum joine @swaggonerrr and @trevorscottatx for another edition of “I Didn’t Know That!”, breaking down some of the biggest dinosaur myths in film and explaining what paleontologists know today. Head to the link in our bio to see where Hollywood missed the mark! 🦖 taken in We Are Austin by @brontonorris
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Did you know vampire bats don’t actually “suck” blood? Or that they once lived in Texas? 🦇  Watch as Dr. Liam Norris, the museum’s exhibition and outreach associate, and Dr. John Moretti, visiting researcher at the Texas Vertebrate Paleontology Collections (@texasvertpaleo), separate fact from fiction. Then discover more surprising bat facts in “Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats,” now on view at Texas Science & Natural History Museum! Plan your visit at http://sciencemuseum.utexas.edu taken in Texas Science & Natural History Museum by @brontonorris
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Well this is a new highlight as a nerdy science educator. @cosplayforscience invited me to @comic_con as a presenter! We had such a great time at our science mixer and SEFSE Mission Control by @ifthenshecan. Lots of dinosaur and Godzilla action around the floor, and plenty more pics on @atxspider by @brontonorris
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Meet 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮—the scimitar-toothed cat. 🐾 A close relative of the famous saber-toothed cat, 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 roamed Texas and much of the world for millions of years. Unlike Smilodon, it had shorter canine teeth with sharp serrations that helped it tackle prey. Some of the most important 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 fossils ever discovered were found right here in Texas at Friesenhahn Cave near San Antonio. There, scientists uncovered adults, kittens, and the remains of young mammoths, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of these Ice Age predators. The evidence suggests the cave served as a den where mothers raised their young before teaching them to hunt. By about a year old, the kittens were likely venturing out into the world alongside their mothers. Discover the story of this remarkable predator in "Epic Encounters" at Texas Science & Natural History Museum. #FossilFriday #Homotherium #IceAgeTexas #Paleontology #TexasFossils taken in Texas Science & Natural History Museum by @brontonorris
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When America celebrates its 250th birthday next year, it will honor centuries of history, but one chapter stretches back millions of years before the nation’s founding. On the latest edition of I Didn’t Know That?!, Dr. Liam Norris (@brontonorris) from the @texassciencemuseum joined @trevorscottatx and @swaggonerrr to share some surprising facts about dinosaurs in America. 🦕 🇺🇸 See the full interview through the link in our bio. 🦕Don’t miss Dinosaur Days at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum! Families can continue the prehistoric fun during Dinosaur Day at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on July 11. The event will feature dinosaur-themed activities, coloring stations, interactive games, and even an opportunity to bring in fossils for identification by museum paleontologists. by @brontonorris
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Chicago was pretty darn cool taken in Chicago, IL by @brontonorris
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Get outta the heat and into this bat cave! 🦇❄️ Thanks for all the fun bat facts, @brontonorris! Exploring Masters of the Night at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum @texassciencemuseum. ✨ What you’ll find: • How bats use echolocation to “see” with sound • Why Austin is known as the Bat Capital of the World • The important role bats play in pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and controlling insect populations • Interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and fascinating bat facts 🎓 UT students are out for the summer, which means parking is easy. 🚗 Bonus: The San Jacinto Garage is located right next door to the museum. taken in Texas Science & Natural History Museum by @brontonorris
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