In Alberta, Canada, a team of paleontologists, including leading Canadian researcher Emily Bamforth, are excavating dinosaur bones for the return of the BBC series “Walking with Dinosaurs.” The excavation site, Pipestone Creek Bonebed, is one of the densest concentrations of dinosaur fossils in the world, holding an estimated 10,000 creatures.
Bamforth’s team is carefully removing fossils from the ground, using techniques such as plaster jackets to protect delicate bones during transport. The process has been guided by Bamforth, who has worked with experts to inform the look and behavior of the dinosaurs on screen.
The new series aims to dispel myths about dinosaurs being mythical creatures, showcasing real scientific research and discoveries that have changed our understanding of these animals. Focusing on individual dinosaur species in each episode, the show will bring to life compelling stories that engage audiences emotionally.
Using real-life locations and 3D-printing techniques, the production team has created realistic computer-generated dinosaurs. The show’s makers hope to make the series a TV tourism hotspot, with “palaeontologist for a day” trips offering fans the opportunity to participate in digs.
Leading paleontologist Emily Bamforth hopes that the new series will make dinosaurs more real for people, dispelling misconceptions about their existence and highlighting the importance of scientific research.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/may/19/walking-with-dinosaurs-is-back-to-challenge-everything-you-know-bbc