Exploring color and cellular preservation in a duck-billed dinosaur "mummy"

By Tess Gallagher, Clint A. Boyd, Stephanie Drumheller, and Mindy Householder
Backed by Dave Fritschen, Sean Gallagher, Marshall Mannella, Philip Fico, David Laigaie, Doug Morgan, Amber Young, Gregory Alexander McKenzie, Margaret McIntosh, Sylvain, and 88 other backers
North Dakota Geological Survey
Bismarck North Dakota, North Dakota
PaleontologyEarth Science
DOI: 10.18258/94730
$7,543
Raised of $2,250 Goal
335%
Funded on 10/03/26
Successfully Funded
  • $7,543
    pledged
  • 335%
    funded
  • Funded
    on 10/03/26

Lab Notes

Let the research begin!
October 13, 2026
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Final Stretch!
September 30, 2026
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How to color your dinosaur
September 21, 2026
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Stretch Goal #3: Into the Jurassic
September 11, 2026
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Mystery Dinosaur Announced!
September 6, 2026
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Reminder: Q&A happening in 10 minutes!
September 6, 2026
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Stretch Goal 2: A Second Mystery Dinosaur!
September 4, 2026
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Dakota Q&A with Paleostream!
September 4, 2026
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First Stretch Goals Announced!
September 3, 2026
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Meet Dakota!
September 3, 2026
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