Dinosaur Fossil Hotspot
Exposures of the Kaiparowits Formation within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, southern Utah, where the skeleton of "Joe" the baby Parasaurolophus was discovered.
Joe Toe Bones
Toe bones and skin impressions from "Joe" the baby Parasaurolophus as they were found at the discovery site within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, southern Utah.
Joe's Skull
The right side of the skull and neck from "Joe" the baby Parasaurolophus as they were found at the discovery site within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, southern Utah.
Dino Discoverer
Webb Schools student Kevin Terris with bones of "Joe" the baby Parasaurolophus. Terris first spotted the dinosaurs toe bones.
Skeleton Discovery Site
The discovery site of "Joe" the baby Parasaurolophus within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, southern Utah.
Dino Excavation
The excavation of the bones of "Joe."
Dino Airlift
Paleontologists had to airlift the 800-pound block containing the dinosaur bones out of southern Utah. The rugged region has few roads.
Preparing the Fossil
It took 1,300 hours to prepare the fossil of baby "Joe."
Skull Preparation
The dinosaur skull begins to emerge during the preparation process.
Baby Dinosaur Skeleton
The skeleton of "Joe" is the smallest, most complete and youngest Parasaurolophus ever found.
Complete Skull
The skull of baby "Joe" sports a small bump that would have grown into an impressive tube-liked crest.
