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Curse of T. Rex (#2408)

For those who hope to reconstruct the story of life on earth, fossil bones are vital clues and treated as treasure. When the best T-Rex specimen is found, everyone -- from the federal government, the ranchers, the lawyers and the scientists -- wants a piece of the action. The result is a showdown in the Badlands. This episode follows the interested parties as they struggle to retain custody of "Sue," a T-Rex fossil found in South Dakota. Should fossil remains be left alone for scientific research or can they be excavated by fossil hunters who turn a profit for the valuable bones? Nova examines the politics, commercial trade and ethics that are at the controversial center of "Curse of T-Rex." [56 minutes] Closed Captioning

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

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Grade Levels
6-8, 9-12
Curricular Areas
Science & Technology
Series Length
381 episodes
Average Episode Length
61 minutes
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Series Description: PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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