Noon and 2 PM – Acro at 75: The History, Biology, and Afterlife of Acrocanthosaurus
June 22, 2025 marks 75 years since the description of “The Terror of the South”, the Early Cretaceous theropod megapredator Acrocanthosaurus atokensis. Join NCMNS Research Curator of Paleontology Dr. Christian Kammerer for a presentation on the history of Acrocanthosaurus discoveries, recent research on its anatomy and lifestyle, and discussion of how we are preserving Acro’s skeleton for the next century. Original Acrocanthosaurus fossils from our collections will make a rare public appearance in the Theater.