Competition: Dinosaurs Without Bones

How do we know so much about dinosaurs? Digging up their bones has played a major role in informing our understanding of these massive beasts that once roamed our little planet, but what if they were all to disappear? All is not lost – we still have ichnology – the study of traces and trace fossils and this as arguably provided more information about dinosaurs than their bones. Through Dinosaurs Without Bones, Anthony J. Martin reveals how the tracks, trails and tooth marks left behind can provide remarkable clues about a dinosaur’s social lives, combat, child rearing and even their sex lives. Described as C.S.I meets Jurassic Park, this book highlights the largely unrecognised role ichnology has played in revealing the world of dinosaur behaviour and ecology, and is a great read for experts and those with a general interest. Dinosaurs Without Bones by Anthony J. Martin, Pegasus Books,  To be in with a chance of winning a copy, just email your name, address and organisation/institution to phil.prime@laboratorynews.co.uk by 26th September 2014.