Thematic talk: Exploring Paleontology and Fossils
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Fossils are the key to unlocking the prehistoric world! Throughout Earth's 4.6 billion years of history, countless types of ancient creatures have existed. Besides the well-known dinosaurs, there are many other equally fascinating ancient creatures. This talk will take you into the world of paleontology, where you will learn about what ancient creatures are, how they are classified, as well as the processes of fossil formation and preservation.
With the fossil specimens, fossil expert Mr. Lung Tak Chun will guide participants in exploring various representative ancient creatures, unveiling their mysteries.
Speaker: Mr. Lung Tak Chun
Lung Tak-Chun is a local expert in paleontology and fossil, with extensive experience in fossil restoration and creating restoration illustrations. Over the years, he has been dedicated to promoting public awareness and education in paleontology. In 2000, he founded the " Dinosaur @ Fossil Lab" and launched Hong Kong's first paleontology-focused website, "Fossils Board," to share knowledge.
He has served as a guest host on science programmes for RTHK and has provided educational activities on paleontology to schools for many years. He has also collaborated with museums and various organizations to organize fossil exhibitions, while actively engaging in fossil research, making significant contributions to paleontological studies in Hong Kong.
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