Abstract
Tens of thousands of iconic fossils are housed in the collections of the Geology Museum at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka – University of Otago, in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand. Used for teaching and research for over a century, here we offer a close look at some of the most special fossil treasures in the collections.
The discoveries and other insights from the Geology Museum represent a tradition of high quality teaching and research that stretches back 150 years. Students and scholars from around the world have travelled to Ōtepoti Dunedin for the fossil taoka housed within, and to work with the staff who have helped to build the Geology Museum into the valuable collection it is today.
In this volume we invite you to explore fossils from the Geology Museum collections, whether you are able to visit in person or read and explore these fossils using modern technology. Here you can learn about selected fossils, discover when those fossils were found and by whom, and gain insight into why they are important.
A selection of fossils from the University of Otago Geology Museum have been 3D scanned to make digital replicas. These 3D printable models are available via this book for viewing online and downloading for 3D printing.