Peter May, Crafting History with Dinosaur Skeletons

Peter May, owner of Research Casting International, builds dinosaur skeletons for museums worldwide. The facility processes and conserves skeletons, ensuring they are strong and well-preserved. The team creates dynamic displays, contributing to major museums like the Smithsonian. They emphasize the responsibility of handling fossils, ensuring they last for future generations.

What is the primary function of Research Casting International?

• To conduct dinosaur fossil excavations

• To create dinosaur skeletons for museums

• To sell dinosaur fossils to collectors

• To provide educational tours about dinosaurs

What is the first step in the skeleton preparation process at the facility?

• Creating armatures

• Mounting the skeleton

• Displaying the skeleton in a museum

• Uncrating and unpacking the skeleton

How many people typically work on handling the skeletons during the preparation process?

• 10

• 5

• 15

• 20

Which famous movie did Research Casting International contribute to by building dinosaur skeletons?

• Jurassic World

• The Land Before Time

• Night at the Museum

• Jurassic Park

What is the ultimate goal of the company when it comes to handling fossils?

• To use them for scientific research

• To ensure they last for another 100 years

• To make them look more realistic

• To sell them to private collectors