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Federal Correctional Complex, Florence. Peter Lars Larson is an American fossil dealer who is head of the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, which specialises in the excavation and preparation of fossils. He led the team that excavated "Sue", one of the largest and most complete specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex, which was the subject ...
Jan 26, 2023 · Sue is the largest and most complete T-Rex fossil ever found, discovered by Sue Hendrickson in 1990 and named after her. Learn about the team that excavated and sold Sue, the legal battles they faced, and the secrets of the dinosaur's life and death.
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Jul 20, 2014 · Dinosaurs. Newsweek Magazine. In the World of Big Lizards, Peter Larson is a Big Name. Jul 20, 2014 at 11:30 AM EDT. The Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton known as Sue stands on display at Union...
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Dec 11, 2014 · That’s the predicament paleontologist Peter Larson found himself in after he and his team unearthed a nearly complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in 1990, preserved for some 67 million years in...
Mar 5, 2015 · Peter Larson, who found the famous Sue the T. rex fossil in 1990, served time in prison for unrelated charges involving fossils. A resolution passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee urges President Obama to grant him a pardon for his contributions to science and education.
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Jan 21, 2014 · The film Dinosaur 13 tells the story of Sue, a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil that sparked a legal battle between fossil dealers and the government. It focuses on Peter Larson, the founder of the Black Hills Institute, who was involved in the discovery and sale of Sue.
Aug 12, 2014 · Peter Larson and his team found the most complete T. rex skeleton in 1990, but faced legal and media challenges. The film 'Dinosaur 13' explores the human drama behind the fossil's history and fate.
