Nate Murphy
Nate Murphy is a paleontologist with over 40 years working in the field of dinosaur paleontology, finding his first dinosaur at age 10. He founded the Judith River Dinosaur Institute as an educational vehicle offering real paleontological field experiences for teachers, students and serious amateurs alike.
Nate has discovered and excavated dinosaurs from north of the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of South America and many places in between.
He has been a paleontological consultant for many museums and is a veteran of a number of dinosaur documentaries for the Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, PBS and the BBC.
Nate has presented to academia, science teachers and dinosaur enthusiasts alike and was dubbed the ‘Peoples Paleontologist’ in an MSNBC feature story and he can bring his down to earth speaking style and encyclopedic knowledge of dinosaurian paleontology to your audience. Nate has appeared on stage with notables such as Neal Armstrong and Jane Goodall.
- Terrible T-rex: Life styles of a Mesozoic Legend
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this iconic dinosaur but were afraid to ask.
- Dinosaurs are For the Birds
Are Dinosaurs extinct? Maybe Not! You’ll never look at a chicken in the same way again.
- Discovering Dinosaurs in the Land of the Midnight Sun
Chronicling the discovery of Dinosaurs above the Artic Circle.
- Hunting North American Dinosaurs
Sharing tales of a 40-year career as a Dinosaur Hunter
- Hunting Dinosaurs at the Ends of the World
The adventures of discovering and digging dinosaurs in Patagonia!
- Leonardo the Mummy Dinosaur – “Dinosaur Resurrection”
The Leonardo project is an amazing story that brings cutting edge science forward fueling the imaginations of children and adults alike. The remarkable discovery of the World’s Best-Preserved Dinosaur as proclaimed by the Guinness Book of World Records.
- The Mysterious world of Stegosaurus
An iconic dinosaur yet so little is really known about this creature…until now! Hear the facts and theories from the scientist who has discovered more stegosaurs than any other being on the planet!
- The Bone Wars – A Blood Feud
The 1800’s wild west story of Paleontologists E.D. Cope and O.C Marsh – A battle to the death over dinosaur bones!
- The First Fossil Hunters
Chronicling the fossil discoveries in the Mediterranean during the times of the ancient world. Some of the mythological creatures have their origins in these fossil discoveries.
- The Real Truth About Jurassic Park
Debunking the Jurassic Park movies. Spielberg should have done his homework!
- Dinosaurs: Their Global Domination
A global examination of some of the most successful creatures to exist on land. They ruled the earth for 220 million years!
- Going on a Dinosaur Dig!
Experience a virtual dinosaur dig. Be a part of the discovery and excavation of Dinosaurs. This is way beyond what you will ever see on the Discovery Channel!
