Meteorite-surviving crab genus now contains species honoring Nick Saban
Carapace of the new, ~65-million-year-old crab Costacopluma nicksabani. Photo: Dr. Adiel Klompmaker| Research & Collections
Carapace of the new, ~65-million-year-old crab Costacopluma nicksabani. Photo: Dr. Adiel Klompmaker| Research & Collections
Much of Alabama’s prehistory would be unknown, if it were not for the activities by avocational (or amateur/hobby) paleontologists. As defined here, these are people who do not have a degree in paleontology and do not have a paid job in this field. People interested in fossils often join one of the two paleontological societies in the state. The Alabama Paleontological Society (APS) is one of the two societies and has been in existence since 2003. Jointly, members of the [...]| Research & Collections
“Alabama Fossil Fest”, hosted by the Alabama Museum of Natural History (ALMNH) and UA Museums’ Department of Museum Research and Collections, is a free and perfect opportunity to explore paleontology! Visit Smith Hall on The University of Alabama campus on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for a tabling event, the Alabama Avocational Paleontologist Award presentation, exciting talks by Drs. Ron Buta and David Schwimmer, a new exhibit unveiling, and hands-on le...| Research & Collections
