The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs – with Dr Dean Lomax & Bob Nicholls

Unearth the real behaviours of prehistoric animals as we join acclaimed

palaeontologist, author, and TV presenter Dr Dean Lomax on a remarkable journey

through the grand cycle of life in deep time. Focusing on the direct evidence of

astonishing behaviours recorded in some of the world’s most extraordinary and

unusual fossils, Lomax provides a glimpse into the real-world stories of prehistoric

parenting, the quest for survival, and the endless struggle between predator and

prey. From fighting dinosaurs to mosasaur mealtimes and a two-headed fossil

reptile, these unbelievable fossils challenge what we thought we knew about the

prehistoric world. – Based on Dr Lomax’s new book, endorsed by Slash from Guns

N’ Roses as “Fantastic, engrossing & funny”, we are given a unique view of the

private moments of long-extinct creatures as never before. The talk will be followed

by a Q&A and a book signing with the author and illustrator, Bob Nicholls, whose

beautiful reconstructions bring the book to life.

About the Speaker

Dr Dean Lomax is the author of more than ten books, is a leading authority on

ichthyosaurs, and travels the world excavating and researching dinosaurs and other

ancient animals. Like many people, Dean's passion for palaeontology stems from a

childhood fascination with everything dinosaur. His career has taken an

unconventional route – without the grades or finances to study palaeontology at

university, Dean sold his possessions at age 18 to fund a trip to excavate dinosaurs

in America, and immersed himself in research, as well as writing scientific papers

and books. He has since become affiliated with The University of Manchester as an

Honorary Research Fellow, completing an MPhil and PhD, and is also an 1851

Research Fellow at The University of Bristol. He hopes that his self-taught success

helps inspire others from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams.

About the Artist

Bob Nicholls is a world-renowned natural history artist who specializes in the

reconstruction of prehistoric animals, plants, and environments. His illustrations and

models have been published in more than forty books and exhibited in over forty

museums, universities, and visitor attractions around the world. He was the illustrator

for the books, “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs”, and “Locked in Time”, written by Dr

Lomax.