Bigger Than A Blue Whale? A Giant 'Sea Dragon'
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4 жыл бұрынThe story of Dr Dean Lomax and his research on Ichthyosaurs, including discovering some that were possibly bigger than a blue whale, is truly fascinating and inspiring. I hope you enjoy learning about his journey into the science!
Thank you to Dean for helping me make this video!
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Sources/Dean's Research:
www.deanrlomax.co.uk./Autobiography.html
www.deanrlomax.co.uk/Books.html
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
The largest Ichthyosaurus breviceps, a specimen collected by Mary Anning: www.cambridge.org/core/journa...
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
Description of Wahlisaurus massarae: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...
Description of second-known specimen of Wahlisaurus massarae:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/f...
Two new species of Ichthyosaurus: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/a...
Largest Ichthyosaurus pregnant with embryo: www.app.pan.pl/article/item/a...
The first known neonate Ichthyosaurus communis: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...
Study of Protoichthyosaurus: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...
An ichthyosaur pregnant with octuplets: pygs.lyellcollection.org/cont...
Giant ichthyosaurs from the UK Triassic: journals.plos.org/plosone/art...
A 9.7 metre long Jurassic horseshoe crab trackway: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...
New fossil site in Doncaster, England: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/a...
An 8.5 metre ammonite drag mark: journals.plos.org/plosone/art...
Study of Hesperornithoides miessleri: peerj.com/articles/7247/
Dr Lomax’s PhD thesis: www.research.manchester.ac.uk...
@seanmostert3326 4 жыл бұрын
Reptiles just had to flex on mammals. But atleast we got milk.
@Unknown-wl1km 4 жыл бұрын
Cerberus 69 yeah my dad is also getting some right now
@sneakysnake7695 4 жыл бұрын
@@Unknown-wl1km oof
@onyxi.x5777 4 жыл бұрын
@@Unknown-wl1km is he back?
@Unknown-wl1km 4 жыл бұрын
onyx I.X no
@csweezey18 4 жыл бұрын
M I L C C
@pastlife960 4 жыл бұрын
Having met Dean Lomax at a book launch, I can confirm that he is one of the nicest guys ever.
@clintthegod8227 4 жыл бұрын
We talking Keanu Reeves or Michael Bay levels of nice?
@maniacram 4 жыл бұрын
OG VH he is gay?
@pastlife960 4 жыл бұрын
maniacram No clue and why does it matter?
@pastlife960 4 жыл бұрын
Fury Dokkan PUBG And More. We’re talking wholesome Keanu nice. Just very good at listening.
@augustlandmesser1520 4 жыл бұрын
So, he skipped all the boring parts in conventional education and gone straight to fun part of science? My dream path.
@gallardogd560 4 жыл бұрын
I guess Dean no longer needs a résumé, he can just use this video for his job interviews.
@gabrielchavanon4981 3 жыл бұрын
What a gamer, I'm proud of him
@guccimain89 3 жыл бұрын
It’s very upsetting to me that somebody so talented and with so much passion for a subject almost got overlooked and tossed aside in the grand scheme of things because he didn’t excel in everything at school and therefore wasn’t allowed to go to university. This guy is a hero.
@RedXlV 2 жыл бұрын
Funny thing, Dr Lomax links to this video from his website.
@bobsmith-jc9mj 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@conradbo1 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree with you.
@dinochcdobrowski5815 4 жыл бұрын
Dean had definitely earned his career and proper reputation as an authority in his field of palaeontology. I've seen too much snobbery comments on him when I was following his work as a 14-15 year old boy, that deterred me quite a bit when my grades weren't top of the class and had to choose subjects to do for an A-level equivalent diploma. Thankfully, his determination and sheer will emanated into me to study hard and volunteer in my local museums in Hong Kong, a place with no known dinosaur fossils. Serendipitously, I met a local dinosaur palaeontologist through a palaeontology public lecture that later helped guided my journey to make palaeontology a potential career and a subject to study in university. As Dean said, now I'm taking it as my catchphrase, "follow your passion and pursue your dreams." You can do it Ben, you are worth more than your exam grades. Gonna head off and finish my university report on ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs. :)
@groque1654 4 жыл бұрын
You go bro
@ludettep 4 жыл бұрын
I love how scientific expertise can come from effort. Richard Ross, cephalopod expert from the California Academy of Sciences started out as a professional juggler. His hobby of keeping and breeding cephalopods have him an expertise that few had and led him to a career as a scientist. The want seems similar.
@hiunaut2833 4 жыл бұрын
No idea who you are, but I'm rooting for you brother.
@vampyricon7026 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Pittman?
@politicallycorrectredskin796 4 жыл бұрын
Education doesn't always sort people by aptitude for things, which anyone who has ever had a job will know. Endless mediocrities make it through, but not all great minds do. Education is very expensive is my explanation. Anyone would be discouraged looking at an average student loan.
@Crashed131963 4 жыл бұрын
Should be retitled "Dean, The creation of a legend"
@Ben-cz9hl 3 жыл бұрын
Biggest inspiration for people to go into the field of paleontology
@sonicroachdoggjrraven3263 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ben-cz9hl it’s really cool
@kayracan3663 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, well I was a Somalian trader, I traded fish for goods da da baba bam dan dan Oh, well I was a Somalian king, I liked to kill the fish before they got home, home, home Oh, well I was a teenage king, I did what I needed to do Oh, Oh, Oh please save my soul, I've been holding it in for so long baby it's not true I don't know when I'll release it onto you, but I'd surely want to spread it all over you Babam bam bam babam dadadam bam bam, babam, babam, babam-dan dan dan da dan da dan dan dan Oh it's coming out without the farts on, come on bladder, do your thing to lube it on Oh oh oh, I once was a Somalian trader, I traded fish for scats.
@badlaamaurukehu 4 жыл бұрын
Drink everytime you hear "Dean"
@eliscanfield3913 4 жыл бұрын
But it's only tea, so I'll just need to pee in a few minutes. ;)
@deanfirnatine7814 4 жыл бұрын
In am good with that ;)
@ScionStorm1 4 жыл бұрын
Cue flashbacks of the show Community.
@pierrechildress8875 4 жыл бұрын
Fatal alchohol poisoning by 6 minute mark
@codymoon5315 4 жыл бұрын
i think im about to throw up
@martinbambeano6520 4 жыл бұрын
You should have named this video, 'Dean and why I love him'
@mentaldude3833 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I have wanted to be a paleontologist for years but my grades weren't the best so i couldn't take the courses i wanted to at college You have given me hope
@garywait3231 4 жыл бұрын
Keep following your dream and be persistent. College degrees aren't the only route to success. Ability, experience, and enthusiasm count for a lot, as this video demonstrates. Best wishes and good luck.
@mentaldude3833 4 жыл бұрын
@@garywait3231 thank you for the words of encouragement
@jennytalia6724 4 жыл бұрын
There are other colleges who arent so particular about grades
@garywait3231 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Mental Dude: You're most welcome. Persevere, and best of luck!
@chrishaugen8648 4 жыл бұрын
@@garywait3231 or you could just take the easy way out and become an old and bitter gas station attendant
@augiespendley3389 4 жыл бұрын
ben you're a day early for man crush monday
@jonedwards5953 4 жыл бұрын
Nah its Monday right now
@idreessaleem4722 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah a dream date tbh
@sarah-8 4 жыл бұрын
@ForestofTooMuchFood isn't everything a lil bit invaded
@therealpetergriffinyoutube2736 4 жыл бұрын
ForestofTooMuchFood Why did you have to clarify invaded? That’s how almost every place on earth became populated
@ihaveasmallpenisbut6748 4 жыл бұрын
That’s the gayest thing ive ever heard
@VeryProPlayerYesSir1122 4 жыл бұрын
Reptile: I am gonna invest evolutionary points in specializing. Mass extinction: I am gonna end your career right now.
@THEshaggyrogers 4 жыл бұрын
Internet Troll legit strats bruh.
@Monchegorx 4 жыл бұрын
This meme format: exists Me: I loathe this stupid fcuking meme format so damn much, laziest unfunniest shit ever
@benparker384 4 жыл бұрын
Mass extinction: exists Convergent evolution: Im bouta end this whole mans career
@Unknown-wl1km 4 жыл бұрын
Talos Valcoran same
@gabrialgu3905 4 жыл бұрын
@@Unknown-wl1km it's dam to help you on the slang word and it's not to correct you in a bad way just trying to help and have a good day Lugiafan449
@novakaijucomics899 4 жыл бұрын
Man I would have stopped trying if I had to sell my star wars collection
@adhdlama2403 4 жыл бұрын
bet he still regrets it /s
@vaszgul736 4 жыл бұрын
I would have had to give up as I do not have a starwars collection to sell. I'm under qualified for this step.
@prawnmikus 4 жыл бұрын
That reminds me, I should get rid of my Star Wars collection since the woke versions have completely ruined it for me. Dean however, gives me a warm and fuzzy regarding hope for humanity. A New Hope, of sorts.
@slappy8941 4 жыл бұрын
That's why you'll never be anything but a nerd and you'll die a virgin.
@ScionStorm1 4 жыл бұрын
"Teenager sells futuristic fantasy to pursue the fantasy of his future"
@averyjenson 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, Dean’s story truly is inspiring.
@chickadeestevenson5440 4 жыл бұрын
... The part when he honoured Mary Anning... Omg I'm crying.
@kysike666 4 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't know her!? She is the Mother of Paleontology..
@IceSpoon 4 жыл бұрын
We still lack a Maryanningsaurus
@pierrebegley2746 4 жыл бұрын
@@kysike666 Very true. The sad thing was that because she was a woman, she was never given such honours in her lifetime.
@prizmarvalschi1319 4 жыл бұрын
People in that time period were still extremely sexist Who knows how much more she contributed only to be taken from her by jealous scientists
@prizmarvalschi1319 4 жыл бұрын
@Samueldedieu still
@ryankossick5791 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I was that motivated...
@CaptainRufus 4 жыл бұрын
Friggin same. I'm lucky if I can get out of bed on time or make a phone call. This dude just has drive.
@brandonfoley7519 4 жыл бұрын
Time, creativity, motivation
@franksmoakjr9037 4 жыл бұрын
I wanted to learn about giant Ichthyosaurs but I did enjoy watching a great story of drive and determination of a young person who, regardless of the naysayers, didn't give up on his dream. He pursued and accomplished the goal he set for his life's work and is succeeding, and even thriving. YOU GO DEAN!!!
@Mackeson3 2 жыл бұрын
The Doncaster museum where Dean worked has now closed and has been replaced by a much bigger and better one in the town.
@davidgomez-wt7pn 4 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard of Dr. Lomax over here in the US, but definitely a new fan! Thank you for sharing his work and some of his story. Y'all always share quality content. Bravo gents!
@lengthyounarther 4 жыл бұрын
This is an inspirational story and also helps illustrate some of the problems associated with standardized testing and educational channeling. Also I was road tripping this summer and visited the Dinosaur Museum in Thermopolous Wyoming. It’s a really fascinating place with some amazing hot springs!
@lilitheden748 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best video you made this far. People like Dean Lomax should get more publicity. They have extraordinary talents that indeed can inspire other young people in building out a career in what the love to do. It’s amazing what a person can achieve if he sets his mind to it.
@axixax_axax 3 жыл бұрын
"he even sold his star wars collection to go to Wyoming" He's a man of focus, commitment and sheer fucking will
@nathanspencer5292 4 жыл бұрын
speculative animal: a filter feeding icthyosaur
@bobdolesrevenge 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe not so speculative: www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/11/elizabeth-nicholls-explorer-moments-finding-a-220-millon-year-old-giant-reptile-in-Canada/
@ronjayrose9706 4 жыл бұрын
@@bobdolesrevenge NANI!!!!!!!????
@ronjayrose9706 4 жыл бұрын
@@bobdolesrevenge NANI!!!!!!!????
@barccy 4 жыл бұрын
Education system and job requirements hold back the gifted.
@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8 4 жыл бұрын
They were made when factories needed drone like workers and make some students feel like idiots
@gunner2225 4 жыл бұрын
Still necessary though, needs modification not elimination
@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8 4 жыл бұрын
Gunner 22 yep, other countries should probably be more like finland, not like cages, we should encourage creative thinking, not repetition
@ratbat1072 4 жыл бұрын
@Maxx Kroes Dean is a true man, he was strong enough to sell his star wars collection
@slappy8941 4 жыл бұрын
"School isn't a place for smart people." ~Rick Sanchez
@daddyaf945 4 жыл бұрын
I’m from Wyoming.i didn’t know anyone wanted to come here.
@S8tan7 4 жыл бұрын
as of writing this, about 13,000 people are now wanting to come to wyoming
@daddyaf945 4 жыл бұрын
ChoccyMilk Then by tradition, 13,000 people will leave
@jamescoffey643 4 жыл бұрын
I like your state, mostly cause no one goes there, peace and quiet, lol. It's also has a lot of beautiful land too. Trust me, spend a month or two on the east coast and you'll feel like you can't get back fast enough. But to be honest, a lot of people there don't seem to be the brightest bulb in the room.
@jamescoffey643 4 жыл бұрын
Ok, that one is different
@PaulThronson 4 жыл бұрын
I'm in South Dakota and I love coming to Wyoming! I'd rather fly over the big horns though
@davidm5746 4 жыл бұрын
I know more about Dean than the "Sea Dragon"
@Deform-2024 4 жыл бұрын
The Aust colossus ichthyosaur was estimated to be equally as long as the blue whale, but was MUCH heavier. Assuming it had a build similar to Shonisaurus, the Aust colossus could weigh up to 260 tons!
@muhammadfauzan5916 4 жыл бұрын
This information... This is a good basis for Yo mama joke.
@denistyrant 4 жыл бұрын
From a very good KZfaqd named The Vividen, he said that if it was like 33 meters long, and gained another 3 meters, it would weigh over 300 tons. I can’t see a Megalodon even attacking and killing this thing. But why they got big is still a mystery. My theory is that their main prey, squids were likely much bigger than they were today. Enter Triassic Kraken, a hypothetical animal, but evidence proves it likely exist.
@Unknown-wl1km 4 жыл бұрын
Denis Tyrant for once I agree a megalodon wouldn’t attack it if like 3+ megalodons got into a feeding frenzy then maybe
@ninjiango9126 4 жыл бұрын
@@denistyrant Sounds interesting, what's the evidence for Triassic Kraken?
@Fede_99 4 жыл бұрын
@@ninjiango9126 there's no evidence, it's just a theory
@movedtocupowarriors4205 3 жыл бұрын
Let's just stop and thank Dean for being such a motivated and remarkable human. Dean is a never breaking spirit. From a young age, was content with being a paleontologist. He had failed his classes, yet, never lost hope. Such an inspiration.
@JedRobby 4 жыл бұрын
WHAT WHAT WHAT?! THATS A CATCHY HECKIN TITLE
@nickkorkodylas5005 4 жыл бұрын
FAKE NEWS CLICKBAIT
@Deathington. 4 жыл бұрын
WHY ARE WE SCREAMING AHHHHHHHHH
@JedRobby 4 жыл бұрын
@@Deathington. COZ THATS WHAT NERDS DOOO WHEN THEY SEE PREHISTORIC STUUUUUUFFFF AAHHHH!!
@98Dreadboy 4 жыл бұрын
It was no way bigger than a blue whale, the body is way too streamlined to weigh as much as a blue whale.
@nickkorkodylas5005 4 жыл бұрын
@@JedRobby TRUST ME YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS! WHAT YOU ARE SEEING NOW IS JUST MY ICHTHYOPTERYGIAN FORM... AND THIS... THIS IS WHAT WE CALL AN ICHTHYOSAUR... THIS! THIS IS AN ICHTYOSAUR THAT WAS EVOLVED BEYOND AN ICHTHYOSAUR OR YOU CAN CALL IT A SHASTASAURID... AND THIS!... ... THIS IS ... TO GO... ... EVEN... FURTHER BEYOND!....
@mandywilson4757 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben, for that wonderfully inspiring mini bio on Dean Lomax. You did such an amazing job putting the piece together, then telling it so elequantly. Engaging an audience is no easy task, then the added pressure of being recorded, yet you seemed totally unfazed, is a clear indication you'll do very well in your chosen career dispite your misgivings and apprehension. You've GOT this!! 👍😊
@garywait3231 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative and inspiring story. I particularly identified with your advocacy for alternate paths to professional success. While I completed my University degrees, I chose the path of experience to pursue my true passion (rare books and manuscripts) without ever taking a library "science" degree, and at 80, am still active and productive in my field. Best wishes to you in finding your own path to success via the best of all possible routes: enthusiasm and practical experience. I think you have a fine prospect in palaeontology and as a science communicator. I follow and enjoy all of your videos with great interest. Thanks, and all best wishes !!! 👍👍👍
@jaystreet46 3 жыл бұрын
Selling that Star Wars collection must’ve been painful!
@ACJ777777 4 жыл бұрын
Ben. Stop saying "if you think we deserve it." You deserve it. Keep up the excellent work.
@titanofserpents4315 4 жыл бұрын
1:21 I love that cake!
@xDoctorxFaustusx 4 жыл бұрын
Wow what an incredible success story! I gotta hand it to Dean for being able to live the dream.
@billkotsarinis1544 4 жыл бұрын
I am 14 and my life dream is becoming a paleontologist, these people inspire me and making me not giving up my dream that i wish some day become one
@sammysalter 4 жыл бұрын
lol what's with the profile pic then
@Vrilnigga_88 4 жыл бұрын
Sammy Salter yeah dude that’s what I thought
@billkotsarinis1544 4 жыл бұрын
@@sammysalter my father, i dont change acount because all my subscriptions are here and i am subbed at over 80 chanels😁😁😁😁 but i will change pic at the next days so.....😁😁😁
@billkotsarinis1544 4 жыл бұрын
Also i belive thats pic of him is crige and yikes😁
@sammysalter 4 жыл бұрын
@@billkotsarinis1544 lol ok I guessed it was something like that, it was just the "I am 14" next to your dad's face lol.
@battou2501 4 жыл бұрын
Its such a shame that my favorite field of science, paleontology, is almost nonexistent here in Russia.( I have dreamed to become a paleontologist myself, but there was no chance.(
@fermintenava5911 4 жыл бұрын
It's really a shame, as Russian and polish paleontologists played a significant rule in the exploration of Dinosaurs in the Mongolian desert. Who knows what fossils wait under the west-Russian plains or the siberian tundra?
@nicejoecool 4 жыл бұрын
Same thing for me
@eybaza6018 Жыл бұрын
Although Russia does have some fossil layers ( particularly Permian ones), so, you still have hope :)
@mudpuppy8740 4 жыл бұрын
I found this channel a few days ago and would like to thank you for getting straight to the point and not rambling on and on in the beginning of the video, so nice getting straight to the topic
@joaoaugusto7128 4 жыл бұрын
Follow your dreams Ben, u'll get there
@Scrinwaipwr 4 жыл бұрын
13:25 And there's Dean with Dr Alan Grant.
@thegrebnedu869 3 жыл бұрын
I just noticed 😂
@andrewince8824 2 жыл бұрын
Worked his way up from the bottom, was writing scientific documents at 18, discovered half the known Ichthyosaurus species and demonstrates wonderful humility by honouring those who inspired him, a brilliant county & the fantastic Hull based poet. What a legend.
@LEDewey_MD 2 жыл бұрын
Having recently discovered your channel, I've been binge watching your videos, and this video in particular is amazingly well done. I loved learning about Dr. Dean Lomax, and your telling of his story shows how there are many ways to pursue your passions.
@boredwarlock5216 3 жыл бұрын
This had to be one of the best channels on youtube. Keep up the great work and thank you!!!
@arthurradwanski4099 4 жыл бұрын
this is literally a biography of some dude
@Monada79 4 жыл бұрын
You've given this 40 year old mum of 2 hope.
@Robert399 4 жыл бұрын
that you'll become a palaeontologist? or bigger than a blue whale?
@sarah-8 4 жыл бұрын
@@Robert399 OH MY GOD ROBERT
@Zancibar 4 жыл бұрын
WTF ROBERT!
@user-eh2ci3qd1q 4 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ Robert...
@Zancibar 4 жыл бұрын
@@neoncircus2365 I love how encouraging and simultaneously crude and violently honest that answer is.
@aerohydreigon1101 3 жыл бұрын
Somebody get this man his Star Wars collection
@DefektiveEnvy 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you guys and your constant stream of quality, well-researched educational content so I can get my nature fix. I know you guys are probably super busy with school and life in general but I appreciate how much you put into this channel for us
@joebainter 4 жыл бұрын
Never let anyone tell you you can not succeed!
@bobsmith8405 4 жыл бұрын
Dean's story has given me more hope in being able to do the things I love dinosaur and animal wise.
@definitlynotbenlente7671 Жыл бұрын
I can recomend volunteering at orginizations with your interest
@tinamclaughlin1991 4 жыл бұрын
Lomax is tremendous! Inspiring, and quite the sharer of his learnings! Teach on!
@kelleren4840 4 жыл бұрын
LOVED this video. This is honestly one of the best vids I've seen on youtube. Loved the story and EASY all-time fav.
@aiiv7839 4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!! Nice to see that there are other creatures (living or extinct) that match the size of a Blue Whale!
@homelessya 4 жыл бұрын
I remember the old times looking at the Shonisaurus in the encyclopedia imagining how big it is in real life. One of the remarkable Ichthyosaurs out there :)
@colincbatch 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice hommage to Dr Lomax. It's a big departure in style from the usual format and though I was a bit skeptical at first, I found it uplifting and informative.
@prairierider7569 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this upload gave me hope, as I have never been able to learn at school but through uploads like yours I learn so much more. I will be volunteering at our local dig sites this summer!
@tinamclaughlin1991 4 жыл бұрын
Computers are my vice. I can't afford life and school. Even certs are hard to obtain. This inspires me to trudge on! Thanks for your inspiration! 😘👍😇
@takuame7 3 жыл бұрын
Currently been in that hurdle sense high school. College has been taking a back seat the last few years but I still manage to knock out a class or two yearly. We'll get there man 👍
@pepsiman396 4 жыл бұрын
Great video shastasaurus was always my favorite prehistoric sea reptile
@Cashdummy 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing can replace determination and love for the subject. No title or grades for sure. True dedication is everything and should be recognised
@yvonnerogers6429 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! 🤩 Watching this has been an awesome way of kicking off my morning here in East Tennessee! Thank you for this video and for introducing me to Dr. Lomax’s story and work. He’s truly inspirational- and you and your team on this channel are, too! I’ve learned so much from this channel! You’ll be a fabulous paleontologist, Ben G Thomas! All the best to y’all!
@TheEDBShow 4 жыл бұрын
Title: Bigger Than a Blue Whale Me: *glowing eyes*
@revthescatman137 3 жыл бұрын
I hope that someday we’ll find a creature bigger than the blue whale
@vbgvbg1133 3 жыл бұрын
@@revthescatman137 Kinda hope we find a bigger animal, but also kinda hope we don’t. If the blue whale remains the largest animal ever, we can be the humans that future humans look back to and say “goddamn they really lived alongside those big things holy shit”
@pigeonfowl474 4 жыл бұрын
Hrrngh! Colonel! I'm trying to sneak around but I'm dummy thicc and the swish of my massive tail keeps alerting the pliosaurs to my presence!
@SeventhSamurai72 4 жыл бұрын
Great post! Your narration is really pleasant to listen to, and the content is fascinating!
@BertGrink 4 жыл бұрын
What an impressive young man! Thanks for telling his story, Ben. I hope you will achieve your goal too, and in the meantime, keep up the excellent work you do here on KZfaq. Greetings from Denmark.
@tech7530 4 жыл бұрын
fantastic video as usual, very interesting!
@tsopmocful1958 4 жыл бұрын
It's great to hear such a good result from entering an academic field via an alternative route to the established funnelling of criteria. Hopefully as our communication and transport technology progresses these kinds of paths will become even more of an option for aspiring talent throughout the world. The raw substance of simply studying, researching and gaining new knowledge is the only real criteria in the end.
@evodolka 4 жыл бұрын
this was both super interesting to learn about and very inspiring to watch the story of Dr Dean
@SuperManning11 3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely tribute to a remarkable young man-and he’s adorable to boot! He is obviously quite an inspiration to you. I can tell you that you are well on your way to making your own mark on the world of paleontology with the fantastic videos you make. Keep up the great work, and one day someone will no doubt be singing your praises!
@naturegnatiggy 4 жыл бұрын
Dean has had such a successful journey. What a role model!
@beatrixthegreat1138 4 жыл бұрын
Whoot Dean you are an inspiration to all kids everywhere who were told they’d never be something. Ya made it guy! You deserve a victory gloat.
@bee_whisper 4 жыл бұрын
This story is so refreshing. I have been doing a degree in wildlife conservation after a few years out working because I didn’t think I could do anything other than retail . Hearing stories of clearly gifted passionate scientists gives me hope . Also you’d make a mint palaeontologist Ben
@deandeann1541 2 жыл бұрын
Dr. Lomax's first name is remarkably elegant and inspirational. His parents showed good taste and made a fine choice.
@crystalm4324 4 жыл бұрын
Really great biography, I’ve been to the Royal Tyrell Museum, that specimen is HUGE! I really wanted to get a big timeline map though. I can’t find a good one anywhere. I suggest you design one for your shop. I have a few suggestions in the layout to make everything fit. I think it would sell very well and be excellent in classrooms for learning and keeping eras and animals in the right timelines. I’d make it, but I don’t have the detailed knowledge.
@williamamely7038 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I'm sure that Dean will inspire many young people to research dinosaurs and become fossil hunters and paleontologists.
@mortified776 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing Dean's story, but more importantly bringing attention to the fact that there are many paths to a given destination and a difficult time in secondary school doesn't mean you can't go on to further studies. This is something I would have appreciated knowing about this time eighteen years ago.
@alexrangel1123 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine sailing the prehistoric sea. How terrifying and exciting it’d be actually witnessing these creatures first hand. Who knows what undiscovered creatures existed - bigger & more terrifying
@alcyon7536 4 жыл бұрын
Isn’t that the guy from that British Dinosaur documentary
@CouchCommander5000 4 жыл бұрын
What a legend. and such an inspiration!
@catherinehubbard1167 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent video. What a story! It needs to be heard as widely as it can. You too have a gift for communicating your knowledge and love of ancient life. I pursued my own long-held dream despite near-constant discouragement too, and I did succeed in going to college (the first on either side of my family to do so), graduate school, postdoctoral study, and a career as a research scientist in biochemistry and cell biology. One thing I believe: those who are loudest in telling you to give up your dream are actually trying to rationalize having given up their own.
@brianlevine871 4 жыл бұрын
Now this was quite a discovery. Not only for the massive Ichthyosaurs, but also for Dean's journey to becoming a paleontologist and how much he accomplished in his career.
@AaronTelfordUK 4 жыл бұрын
Dean is a true legend :-)
@donhillsmanii5906 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is a effing INSPIRATION
@kokroucz 4 жыл бұрын
Go for it mate, for all you do you already deserve recognition.
@franceslambert8070 4 жыл бұрын
I truly hope you manage to realize your dream. I myself didn't graduate high school till I was in my 50s. I have always loved science, enjoyed literature, hated math, so I understand the dream. I live in Nevada, USA and there are two Ichthyosaures in a park in Gabb, NV. one is in a building, still in the surrounding dirt and rock, the other seems to not be a complete speciman and is exposed to the elements. You should make a trip to Nevada and take a gander at them and then go to Montana and other places with dinos. You could volunteer too.
@robinmatz6686 4 жыл бұрын
Damn hes really living the dream, being out and a scientist of impact at his age.
@crackpapa_ 4 жыл бұрын
And here I am about 2 to 3 years older than Dr Dean Lomax and still living with my parents
@Sawrattan 4 жыл бұрын
On the other hand, Dr Lomax is an example of patience :)
@greatgallade 4 жыл бұрын
But not all people have the patience or calling to do something specific for a long time. Don't worry man.
@BUCKikwi 4 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about living with your parents man. Support them as much as possible. Don't leave them, stick by them, it's the greatest gift you can give.
@greatgallade 4 жыл бұрын
Some people believe you have to leave when you turn eighteen. More than half the time they go into inconceivable debt and work endlessly now. Unless their parents gave them money for food and shelter. The thing is staying with them and learning all you can about living and managing your money and time is the best thing you can do
@cschandragiri 4 жыл бұрын
What an inspiring story! Please do an AMA with Dean
@g.thomashart9368 3 жыл бұрын
That specific epithet story (for Ichthyosaurus anningae) is especially appropriate and well rewards the work that Ms. Anning performed.
@Jarod-vg9wq 4 жыл бұрын
Dean reminds me of myself I’ve been told it’s going to be hard for me to go through collage and probably won’t become a palaeontologist but I’m not giving up I’m gonna try even if it kills me
@kobovad 4 жыл бұрын
Mate, I love your vids to bits but some parts of the background music sound exactly like my alarm in the morning
@gunner2225 4 жыл бұрын
Hadn't noticed until you said that
@lukeskywalkerjediknight2125 4 жыл бұрын
Kobo99 lol
@diegorodriguesdesouza7389 4 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful history and a inspiring video. Amazing job.
@robertfletcher3421 4 жыл бұрын
This was such an inspiring video and shows what you can do when you are determined. I trust you are in contact with Dean, such an inspiration. He reminds me somewhat of Gerald Durrell who did not have the academic training but volunteered at Whipsnade and London Zoo. Gerald became one of the greatest zoologists and naturalists of the 20th century. Stick at it Ben you dream will come true.
@jaypelletier3783 4 жыл бұрын
Had to sell his Star Wars collection? That's fucked up man! 😂😂
@lukeskywalkerjediknight2125 4 жыл бұрын
Jay Pelletier i know right 😔
@MrTheWaterbear 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize this video was about Dean. Thought it was about megafauna. Maybe consider a different title next time?
@Sawrattan 4 жыл бұрын
*sigh* There's always one...
@Draconicus702 4 жыл бұрын
@@Sawrattan well they're not wrong.
@samsabugs 3 жыл бұрын
I always get excited when I hear a mention of the Royal Tyrrell in these videos, having lived relatively close for my whole childhood and visiting every summer since I was 4. At this point I know that museum like the back of my hand, so I immediately recognized the Ichthyosaurus fossil. That museum is the what sparked my passion for paleontology.
@ivechang6720 4 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly inspiring for me. I do have supporters but going the non traditional route is not easy. Thank you and best wishes for your own journey.
@hailgiratinathetruegod7564 4 жыл бұрын
2:09 I coudnt stop crying. So sad.
@GaasubaMeskhenet 4 жыл бұрын
does any one have paleontology scientific papers that are easy to digest? For beginners, so to speak... I've never managed to find a scientific paper that wasn't a nightmare to get through.
@fermintenava5911 4 жыл бұрын
I heard Bob Bakker's books are very good to read.
@Lucius1958 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to Dr. Lomax, for showing that intellectual passion can overcome academic bureaucracy.
@SSSyndrome214 4 жыл бұрын
What an inspirational story. Thank you for sharing. It reminds me of Jane Goodall since she didn't go to college either (or not very much of it) but had so much passion and dedication that she did world-class work, rose to the top of her field, and was awarded a Ph.D. anyway. There are many such scientists out there. I've learned a lot from this channel, and I bet you can achieve your dreams, too, if you never give up!
@That-Google-Guy 4 жыл бұрын
“Shoneysaurus?” “Icthysaurus Applebyi”??? Scientists are REEEEEALLY into American Fast Casual Dining...🤣😉
@primrosevale1995 4 жыл бұрын
I get the Applebyi bit, but what is Shoneysaurus a reference to? Legitimately curious. (Also do you mean Shonisaurus?)
@afergie76 4 жыл бұрын
Damn, Dean is one handsome man.
@thehappygamer5020 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully presented! Thank you so much for sharing, this is indeed an inspiration!
@Raven44028 4 жыл бұрын
Good for Dean. He kept the hustle and is living his dreams