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The Ballad of Big Al

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Dr Alexandra Freeman tells the story of 'Big Al'– a remarkable Allosaurus fragilis skeleton.

The Ballad of Big Al

Where did it all start?

The first days in the life of an Allosaurus born about 145 million years ago.


The Ballad of Big Al

Mother's help

Did Big Al get special attention and care from his mum?


The Ballad of Big Al

Tales of the tracks

Fossilised dinosaur tracks give us tantalizing clues about Big Al's life.


The Ballad of Big Al

Living rough

This Allosaurus had plenty of hard knocks growing up.


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