zhejiangopterus

About me

Hi! My name is Henry Thomas (they/them). I'm a vertebrate paleontologist and zoologist with experience working on a variety of clades. I got my Bachelor's degree in Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and my Master's degree at Idaho State University. I've authored five published papers, and have more papers in various stages of preparation and press. Currently I am a research volunteer at the California Academy of Sciences and a research associate with the Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science, and Education.

As a researcher, I'm interested in a wide variety of paleontological and biological topics, and I'm particularly fascinated by how lineages of tetrapods evolve morphologies, behaviors, and ecologies in response to differing environmental pressures. My specific research interests include pterosaur evolution and diversity, evolution and paleobiology of dicynodonts, and the intersection between paleontology and popular culture. When I'm not studying or doing research, I'm often working on various creative projects. This website is a hub for my work, from hard research to artistic outlets.

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