Pete Larson
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Peter Larson is an American paleontologist from the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research
that led the team that excavated "Sue
", one of the most complete specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex
found to date. He also co-authored the book "Rex Appeal" which relates the story of how the U.S. Government took possession of the "Sue" T. rex skeleton following its excavation, and Bones Rock!, a book telling you tips and requirements on how to be a palaeontologist, with information on palaeontology's history. Larson as a result of the government seizure of property at the Black Hills Institute, from charges pertaining to paleontological work unrelated to the T. Rex find, was remanded to the federal penitentiary
at Florence, Colorado
for his conviction of two felonies and two misdemeanors.
Peter Larson was one of the first to work with T. rex bone pathologies, has worked to uncover sexual dimorphism in the chevron length of T. rex and is considered an overall expert on T. rex fossils.
He is currently president of Black Hills Institute of Geological Research Inc.
Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.
The Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc. is a private corporation specializing in the excavation and preparation of fossils, as well as the sale of both original fossil material and museum-quality replicas...
that led the team that excavated "Sue
Sue (dinosaur)
"Sue" is the nickname given to FMNH PR 2081, which is the largest, most extensive and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever found. It was discovered in the summer of 1990 by Sue Hendrickson, a paleontologist, and was named after her...
", one of the most complete specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex
Tyrannosaurus
Tyrannosaurus meaning "tyrant," and sauros meaning "lizard") is a genus of coelurosaurian theropod dinosaur. The species Tyrannosaurus rex , commonly abbreviated to T. rex, is a fixture in popular culture. It lived throughout what is now western North America, with a much wider range than other...
found to date. He also co-authored the book "Rex Appeal" which relates the story of how the U.S. Government took possession of the "Sue" T. rex skeleton following its excavation, and Bones Rock!, a book telling you tips and requirements on how to be a palaeontologist, with information on palaeontology's history. Larson as a result of the government seizure of property at the Black Hills Institute, from charges pertaining to paleontological work unrelated to the T. Rex find, was remanded to the federal penitentiary
Prison
A prison is a place in which people are physically confined and, usually, deprived of a range of personal freedoms. Imprisonment or incarceration is a legal penalty that may be imposed by the state for the commission of a crime...
at Florence, Colorado
Florence, Colorado
The City of Florence is a Statutory City located in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The population was 3,653 at the 2000 census.ADX Florence, the only federal Supermax prison in the United States, is located south of Florence in an unincorporated area in Fremont County...
for his conviction of two felonies and two misdemeanors.
Peter Larson was one of the first to work with T. rex bone pathologies, has worked to uncover sexual dimorphism in the chevron length of T. rex and is considered an overall expert on T. rex fossils.
He is currently president of Black Hills Institute of Geological Research Inc.